Local Rule 47-2: Communication with Jurors
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana — Civil Rules
Local Rule 47-2 - Communication with Jurors
(a) Communication Not Allowed. No party or attorney (or any of their employees or agents) may communicate or attempt to communicate off the record:
(1) with a member of the venire from which the jury will be selected; or
(2) with a juror.
(b) Exceptions. The court may allow a party or attorney to communicate with jurors after the trial if all other parties are given notice. In criminal cases, a party or attorney must show good cause before the court will allow communication with a juror.
(c) Control by Court. Any juror contact permitted by the court will be subject to the control of the judge.