A Jury Etiquette Manual

Jury Etiquette Manual The following manual is intended to explain the proper etiquette and protocol for jurors who are participating in a courtroom trial. This manual will address the expectations of a jury, sequestration, communication among jury members, voting procedures, and impartiality and fairness. In no way is this manual intended to sway a juror's verdict or influence a juror's decision. Jurors are reminded that they should take their duty seriously and responsibly. I. Expectations …

…that they may have. Jurors should maintain an open mind throughout the trial and during the deliberations. Jurors should also be considerate of other juror's opinions and should not pressure other jurors to agree with their personal verdict. A juror should be respectful when another juror is presenting their opinions and arguments regarding the trial. A juror should also not be influenced by any media or publicity that they happen to come into contact with.