Local Rule RULE 54.1: ASSESSMENT OF JURY COSTS IN CIVIL CASES

RULE 54.1 ASSESSMENT OF JURY COSTS IN CIVIL CASES

(a) Whenever a civil case which has been set for jury trial is disposed of or settled by the parties, counsel shall immediately inform the chambers of the judge before whom the case is pending. When possible, notice of settlement shall be provided no later than 3:00 p.m. central time on the last full court business day before the date the trial is scheduled.

(b) If for any reason attributable to counsel or the parties, including settlement, disposition of the matter, or a continuance, the Court is unable to commence a jury trial as scheduled, and a panel of prospective jurors has reported for service, or a selected jury has reported to hear the case, all costs incurred with respect to the jury, including per diem and mileage, may be assessed by the Court against all parties equally or against one or more of the parties, if it appears that the party was, or the parties were, responsible for the failure to notify the Court as required, or otherwise caused the Court's inability to proceed.

(c) All money collected as a result of any assessment under this Local Rule shall be paid to the Clerk of Court, who shall promptly remit said money to the Treasury of the United States of America.