M Civ JI 97.50 Dismissal of Extra Juror

Members of the jury: You will recall that at the beginning of the trial, I told you that while seven jurors were seated to hear this case, only six would deliberate and decide the case. Seven jurors were selected in the event one of you become ill or otherwise could not complete the case. Fortunately, all of you remained healthy, so we must now excuse one of you from further participation in this trial. If you are excused, you may either leave or may remain in the courtroom to see what the verdict will be. If you are excused, please don’t feel your time has been wasted. You may have been needed and your participation was important to the administration of justice. The [ bailiff / clerk ] will now draw the name of one juror by lot. [ Bailiff draws name ]. Thank you [ name of juror ], you may step down.

Note on Use

Use when a jury of seven has been seated.

History

M Civ JI 97.50 was added March 2005. Amended July 2024.