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To: supercat; Gordongekko909
That part I don't know. I *think* a juror is allowed to pass a note to the judge via the bailiff???

I expect Gordongekko909 or some other FReeper will know.
164 posted on 02/18/2006 9:59:31 PM PST by null and void (before the darkness there's a moment of light, when everything seems so clear)
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To: null and void
That part I don't know. I *think* a juror is allowed to pass a note to the judge via the bailiff???

I don't think jurors are allowed to write anything during a case (one would think allowing jurors to take notes would be a good thing, but it's not without dangers). And I think both counsel have a right to see any notes passed to the judge.

Still, if someone were to write a note saying "Certain information has come to light during the trial that would make it impossible for me to evaluate all evidence impartially. What should I do about it?" I would guess that would be reasonable. Not sure how a judge would want to proceed then. I'm pretty certain both counsel would want to be present at any discussion between the judge and the juror, and it might be hard to explain one's causes for concern to the judge without giving information to counsel that could prejudice the case.

167 posted on 02/18/2006 11:52:25 PM PST by supercat (Sony delenda est.)
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