Local Rule Rule 47: Jurors

RULE 47 JURORS

(a) Examination of Jurors.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the presiding judge will personally conduct the initial examination of prospective jurors, requesting that each juror address the court orally, stating his or her name, address, occupation, and previous jury service. At the close of the examination, the court will afford counsel an opportunity, at side-bar, to request that the court ask additional questions.

(b) Challenges for Cause.

Challenges for cause of individual prospective jurors shall be made at the bench, at the conclusion of the court's examination.

(c) Communication with Jurors.

Except under the supervision of the court, attorneys involved in a particular case may not interview or interrogate any juror with respect to the action heard by the juror. This prohibition applies even after the jury has been discharged.

(d) Post-Verdict Jury Challenge.

Counsel and the parties shall refrain from any post-verdict communication with the jurors, except under the supervision of the court.