M Civ JI 97.20 Recesses

(1) If I call for a recess during the trial, I will either send you back to the jury room or allow you to leave the building. During these recesses you must not discuss the case with anyone or let anyone discuss it with you or in your presence. If someone tries to do that, tell him or her to stop, and explain that as a juror you are not allowed to discuss the case. If he or she continues, leave them at once and report the incident to me as soon as you return to court.

(2) You must not talk to the parties, lawyers, or the witnesses about anything at all, even if it has nothing to do with the case.

(3) It is very important that you only get information about the case here in court, when you are acting as the jury and when the parties, the lawyers, and I are all here.

History

M Civ JI 97.20 was added March 2005.