Local Rule Rule 8.04: Assessment of Jury Costs
E.D. Mo. — Civil rule
Rule 8.04 (FRCP 41, 54) Assessment of Jury Costs.
If a civil action scheduled to commence trial by jury is to be settled or voluntarily dismissed, the parties shall notify the judge and the Clerk immediately. If due to the parties' failure to give such notice prospective jurors report to the Court for service in the case, the judge may assess the costs of the panel, including per diem, parking charges and mileage reimbursement against any or all of the parties. A judge may assess jury costs against a party or attorney who is responsible for a mistrial.