Local Rule L.R. 47-3: Assessment of Jury Costs

N.D. Ind. L.R. 47-3 Assessment of Jury Costs

(a) Authority of Court. The court may order any party or its counsel to pay juror costs (including marshal's fees, mileage, and per diem) if:

(1) prospective jurors have reported for voir dire;

(2) a trial does not start or resume as scheduled; and

(3) a settlement, change of plea, or other action by the party or its counsel causes the court to incur the costs.

(b) Safe Harbor. The court may not assess juror costs if at least one full business day before the trial is set to begin, the clerk is notified of the circumstances causing delay.