M Civ JI 97.23 Notetaking by Jurors Allowed

You may take notes during the trial if you wish, but of course, you don’t have to. If you do take notes, you should be careful that it does not distract you from paying attention to all the evidence. When you go to the jury room to decide on your verdict, you may use your notes to help you remember what happened in the courtroom. If you take notes, do not let anyone see them. After you have begun your deliberations, it is then permissible to allow other jurors to see your notes. You must turn them over to the [ bailiff / clerk ] during recesses. If you do take notes, please write your name on the first page. The notes will be destroyed at the end of trial.

History

M Civ JI 97.23 was added March 2005. Amended November 2015.