Trial Interruptions - Jury Deliberations

Idaho Court Administrative Rule 66. Trial Interruptions - Jury Deliberations. (a) The conduct of a jury trial takes precedence over all other proceedings except those of a more urgent nature. (b) Jury deliberations should normally take place during courthouse hours and should not normally take place after 5:00 p.m. or on Saturday, Sunday or any legal holiday. Exceptions may be made to this rule for one-day trials, deliberations continued with the consent of the jury, or other unique circumstances. However, court calendar considerations shall not be a basis to exceed normal hours of jury service. (Adopted November 17, 2021, effective January 1, 2022.)