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JURY SELECTION PROTOCOL CIVIL CASES BEFORE JUDGE BLAKEY The following steps describe the standard procedure for jury selection in civil cases before Judge John Robert Blakey: (1) On the first day of jury selection, each member of the venire will complete a standard questionnaire when they first arrive. Each party will receive a hardcopy of the completed questionnaires to refer to during voir dire; (2) After each member of the venire completes the standard questionnaire, the entire venire is brought into Courtroom 1203. The Court then makes some preliminary remarks about the case, the responsibilities of jury service, and the jury selection procedure itself; (3) The attorneys and parties introduce themselves to the venire; (4) selection; The Courtroom Deputy swears the members of the venire for the purposes of jury (5) expressed by a show of hands and noted by the Court as needed; The Court may pose several brief questions to the venire as a whole, with responses being (6) With the exception of the first 14 potential jurors, who take their place in sequential order in the jury box, the remaining members of the venire are returned to the jury assembly room on the second floor to await later questioning in the courtroom (Note: the order of juror numbers “reads like a book” in the jury box, that is, left to right and from top to bottom, with the far left chair in the back row being the first juror, numbers running in order across the back row, and then picking up in the front row, again running left to right); (7) As to the first 14 potential jurors (“Group of 14”), each side (Plaintiff then Defendant) will be given an opportunity to pose questions to the Group of 14 as a whole, with responses being expressed by a show of hands. The parties must note which jurors respond with a raised hand and follow up later during the parties’ individual questioning as noted below. After each side has used or yielded its opportunity to question the Group of 14 as a whole, (8) the Court will call an individual member of the Group of 14 to the witness stand to ask questions of the individual member. This may include follow-up questions based upon an individual’s answer on the standard questionnaire or to a group-wide question. As explained to the venire in advance by the Court, any questions requiring private answers by a member of the Group of 14 are handled on the record but at sidebar, outside the hearing of the rest of the Group of 14; (9) After the Court questions an individual member of the Group of 14, each side (Plaintiff then Defendant) will be given 15 minutes to question the individual. The parties must direct their questions to the ability of the juror to serve and avoid repetitive, argumentative, indoctrinating or otherwise improper questions. The parties must also request sidebars for any questions requiring private answers by a member of the Group of 14. The Court will sustain objections as to any questions that are improper in either form or substance, and it will do so on its own motion when necessary. Absent sufficient cause, the 15-minute limitation will be enforced by the Court, and any unused time cannot be reserved for any subsequent questioning. If the questioning by counsel, however, entails time-consuming objections by opposing counsel, then the Court may exercise its discretion to extend the 15-minute limitation; (10) Once each side has used or yielded its 15 minutes for questioning an individual member of the Group of 14, the Court may ask supplemental questions, and, once again, any questions requiring private answers will be handled on the record but at sidebar outside the hearing of the rest of the Group of 14; (11) proper questioning of the Group of 14 has been completed; The Court repeats Steps 8–10 for each individual member of the Group of 14 until all (12) The Court then sends the Group of 14 to the jury room assigned to Courtroom 1203, and the attorneys for each side are given an opportunity to prepare their challenges for cause and peremptory challenges; (13) With the Plaintiff going first, the parties then make motions to strike for cause specific individuals within the Group of 14, articulating all potential challenges for cause applicable to each individual. After hearing argument from both sides as to a potential juror challenged for cause, the Court grants or denies the motion to strike as to that individual. The Court then hears any additional motions by the Plaintiff to strike other individuals within the Group of 14. The same process then goes forward for the Defendant’s motions to strike for cause specific individuals within the Group of 14. (14) After completion of all challenges for cause applicable to the Group of 14, the Court has a short recess so the parties may finalize their peremptory challenges. After this short recess, each side writes on a piece of paper the name and number of all of their peremptory challenges applicable to the entire Group of 14 (who have not already been dismissed for cause) and submits the note to the Court. The Court will have already set the total number of peremptory challenges each side possesses for jury selection at the pretrial conference, depending upon the specific needs of the case; After reviewing the written peremptory challenges, the Court announces all of the strikes (15) from each side on the record. If both parties use a peremptory strike against the same member of the Group of 14, then that peremptory strike counts against the total allotment of peremptory strikes for both parties. All potential jurors within the Group of 14 are then brought into the courtroom. Potential jurors that have not been successfully struck for cause or struck by a peremptory challenge by either side are given the standard admonishments, advised to return the following day to be sworn as members of the jury, and then released for the day. The Court does not permit back-striking of such jurors. The Court also thanks and excuses all potential jurors within the Group of 14 that have been successfully struck for cause or struck by a peremptory challenge; (16) Once the entire Group of 14 has been addressed by way of challenges for cause, peremptory challenges, or acceptance to serve on the jury, the Courtroom Deputy calls for a second group of 14 jurors from the jury assembly room; (17) Upon arrival of the second Group of 14 potential jurors, the Court repeats Steps 7–15 above (questioning and striking) for this new panel, this time with the Defendant going first and then the Plaintiff second. If more jurors are needed, the Court will repeat Steps 7–15 above a third time (Plaintiff then Defendant questioning and striking), and the process continues as necessary, with each successive panel of 14 new individuals from the jury assembly room, until the requisite number of jurors have been seated (no alternates) as previously agreed to by the parties pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 48; (18) The selected jury will not be sworn for trial purposes until the beginning of trial. If any members of the jury have to be removed, the case will proceed with fewer jurors (but at least 6 jurors as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 48). If, at any time, either side wishes to raise any legal motion or challenge regarding jury selection, then they must do so outside the presence of any members of the venire.

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DATE Re: CASE CAPTION, CASE NUMBER Dear Prospective Juror: Welcome to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Our system of justice depends on fair and impartial juries, and I thank you for your willingness to serve. Whether or not you are selected to sit as a juror, you are an important part of our system of justice. When you report for your first day of jury duty, you will be questioned about your background and qualifications to serve as a juror in the case of [insert case name]. In this case, [insert case statement, to be finalized at the final pretrial conference]. It is important that you do not see, hear, look up, obtain, or consider any information from any outside source about this case, any participants in this case, or the issues related to this case. In order to streamline the process of jury selection, we have prepared the attached questionnaire. Please take a few moments to complete it. Although you will not have a great deal of space for your answers, try to write legibly so that we can read your answers. After the questionnaires have been collected and reviewed, we will begin the formal process of jury selection and you will be asked additional questions in the courtroom. The questions are intended to focus on your ability to be totally objective and completely free from prejudice about the issues in controversy, the parties, and their attorneys. For this reason, it is extremely important for you to be truthful and accurate in your answers in the questionnaire and to any questions asked in the courtroom. Thank you again for your time and for your service today. Sincerely, __________________________ John Robert Blakey United States District Judge QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROSPECTIVE JURORS 1. What is your name? 2. How old are you? 3. In which city, village, or town do you live? (If you live in the City of Chicago, please tell us what part of the City). 4. Are you married? If so, what does your spouse do for a living? 5. Do you have any children? If so, how old are they? What do your older children do for a living? 6. How far did you go in school? (For example, did you graduate high school, take any college courses, or earn any certificates or degrees?) 7. Have you ever served in the military? If so, which branch, and what were your years of service, rank, and type of discharge? 8. What do you do for a living? 9. What are your major hobbies or interests? 10. Do you have any favorite TV shows or radio shows? 11. Do you have any favorite internet sites, newspapers or magazines? 12. Have you ever served on a jury before? If so, without telling me what the verdict was, were you able to reach a verdict? Was it a criminal case or a civil case? Was the case in federal or state court? When was the case? Were you the foreperson? 13. Have you, or a close friend or member of your immediate family, ever been a party to, or a witness, in a civil lawsuit, administrative action, or criminal case other than a routine traffic case? If so, what type of proceeding? 14. Do you hold any philosophical or religious beliefs that would prevent you from sitting in judgment of another person or organization? 15. Please review the list of names on the next page carefully. These are the names of people who may be witnesses at trial or may be mentioned during the trial. Do you know or think you know anyone on the list? Witnesses or People Who May Be Mentioned at Trial [CASE CAPTION, CASE NUMBER]

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JURY SELECTION PROTOCOL CRIMINAL CASES BEFORE JUDGE BLAKEY The following steps describe the standard procedure for jury selection in criminal cases before Judge John Robert Blakey: (1) On the first day of jury selection, each member of the venire will complete a standard questionnaire when they first arrive. Each party will receive a hardcopy of the completed questionnaires to refer to during voir dire; (2) After each member of the venire completes the standard questionnaire, the entire venire is brought into Courtroom 1203. The Court then makes some preliminary remarks about the case, the responsibilities of jury service, and the jury selection procedure itself; (3) The attorneys and parties introduce themselves to the venire; (4) selection; The Courtroom Deputy swears the members of the venire for the purposes of jury (5) being expressed by a show of hands and noted by the Court as needed; The Court may pose several brief questions to the venire as a whole, with responses (6) With the exception of the first 14 potential jurors, who take their place in sequential order in the jury box, the remaining members of the venire are returned to the jury assembly room on the second floor to await later questioning in the courtroom (Note: the order of juror numbers “reads like a book” in the jury box, that is, left to right and from top to bottom, with the far left chair in the back row being the first juror, numbers running in order across the back row, and then picking up in the front row, again running left to right); As to the first 14 potential jurors (“Group of 14”), each side (Government then (7) Defendant) will be given an opportunity to pose questions to the Group of 14 as a whole, with responses being expressed by a show of hands. The parties must note which jurors respond with a raised hand and follow up later during the parties’ individual questioning as noted below. (8) After each side has used or yielded its opportunity to question the Group of 14 as a whole, the Court will call an individual member of the Group of 14 to the witness stand to ask questions of the individual member. This may include follow-up questions based upon an individual’s answer on the standard questionnaire or to a group-wide question. As explained to the venire in advance by the Court, any questions requiring private answers by a member of the Group of 14 are handled on the record but at sidebar, outside the hearing of the rest of the Group of 14; (9) After the Court questions an individual member of the Group of 14, each side (Government then Defendant) will be given 15 minutes to question the individual. The parties must direct their questions to the ability of the juror to serve and avoid repetitive, argumentative, indoctrinating or otherwise improper questions. The parties must also request sidebars for any questions requiring private answers by a member of the Group of 14. The Court will sustain objections as to any questions that are improper in either form or substance, and it will do so on its own motion when necessary. Absent sufficient cause, the 15-minute limitation will be enforced by the Court, and any unused time cannot be reserved for any subsequent questioning. If the questioning by counsel, however, entails time-consuming objections by opposing counsel, then the Court may exercise its discretion to extend the 15-minute limitation; (10) Once each side has used or yielded its 15 minutes for questioning an individual member of the Group of 14, the Court may ask supplemental questions, and, once again, any questions requiring private answers will be handled on the record but at sidebar outside the hearing of the rest of the Group of 14; (11) all proper questioning of the Group of 14 has been completed; The Court repeats Steps 8–10 for each individual member of the Group of 14 until (12) The Court then sends the Group of 14 to the jury room assigned to Courtroom 1203, and the attorneys for each side are given an opportunity to prepare their challenges for cause and peremptory challenges; (13) With the Government going first, the parties then make motions to strike for cause specific individuals within the Group of 14, articulating all potential challenges for cause applicable to each individual. After hearing argument from both sides as to a potential juror challenged for cause, the Court grants or denies the motion to strike as to that individual. The Court then hears any additional motions by the Government to strike other individuals within the Group of 14. The same process then goes forward for the Defendant’s motions to strike for cause specific individuals within the Group of 14. (14) After completion of all challenges for cause applicable to the Group of 14, the Court has a short recess so the parties may finalize their peremptory challenges. After this short recess, each side writes on a piece of paper the name and number of all of their peremptory challenges applicable to the entire Group of 14 (who have not already been dismissed for cause) and submits the note to the Court. Normally, in all non-capital felony cases, the Government shall have 6 total peremptory challenges, and, absent special circumstances, the Defendant shall have 10 total peremptory challenges; (15) After reviewing the written peremptory challenges, the Court announces all of the strikes from each side on the record. If both parties use a peremptory strike against the same member of the Group of 14, then that peremptory strike counts against the total allotment of peremptory strikes for both parties. All potential jurors within the Group of 14 are then brought into the courtroom. Potential jurors that have not been successfully struck for cause or struck by a peremptory challenge by either side are given the standard admonishments, advised to return the following day to be sworn as members of the jury, and then released for the day. The Court does not permit back-striking of such jurors. The Court also thanks and excuses all potential jurors within the Group of 14 that have been successfully struck for cause or struck by a peremptory challenge; (16) Once the entire Group of 14 has been addressed by way of challenges for cause, peremptory challenges, or acceptance to serve on the jury, the Courtroom Deputy calls for a second group of 14 jurors from the jury assembly room; (17) Upon arrival of the second Group of 14 potential jurors, the Court repeats Steps 7– 15 above (questioning and striking) for this new panel, this time with the Defendant going first and then the Government second. If more jurors are needed, the Court will repeat Steps 7–15 above a third time (Government then Defendant questioning and striking), and the process continues as necessary, with each successive panel of 14 new individuals from the jury assembly room, until 12 jurors have been seated; (18) Upon selection of the 12-member jury, the parties review the remaining venire members (who have already been subject to for-cause challenges), and then each side separately exercises its alternate peremptory challenges (normally, 1 peremptory challenge per side for the selection of two alternates in order). The exercise of peremptory challenges for alternates occurs in the same manner as the peremptory challenges as to 12-member jury; (19) The selected jury will not be sworn for trial purposes until the beginning of trial. If, at any time, either side wishes to raise any legal motion or challenge regarding jury selection, then they must do so outside the presence of any members of the venire.

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DATE Re: CASE CAPTION, CASE NUMBER Dear Prospective Juror: Welcome to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Our system of justice depends on fair and impartial juries, and I thank you for your willingness to serve. Whether or not you are selected to sit as a juror, you are an important part of our system of justice. During your first day of jury duty, you will be questioned about your background and qualifications to serve as a juror in the case of [insert case name]. In this case, [insert case statement, to be finalized at the final pretrial conference]. It is important that you do not see, hear, look up, obtain, or consider any information from any outside source about this case, any participants in this case, or the issues related to this case. In order to streamline the process of jury selection, we have prepared the attached questionnaire. Please take a few moments to complete it. Although you will not have a great deal of space for your answers, try to write legibly so that we can read your answers. After the questionnaires have been collected and reviewed, we will begin the formal process of jury selection and you will be asked additional questions in the courtroom. The questions are intended to focus on your ability to be totally objective and completely free from prejudice about the issues in controversy, the parties, and their attorneys. For this reason, it is extremely important for you to be truthful and accurate in your answers in the questionnaire and to any questions asked in the courtroom. Thank you again for your time and for your service today. Sincerely, __________________________ John Robert Blakey United States District Judge QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROSPECTIVE JURORS 1. What is your name? 2. How old are you? 3. In which city, village, or town do you live? (If you live in the City of Chicago, please tell us what part of the City). 4. Are you married? If so, what does your spouse do for a living? 5. Do you have any children? If so, how old are they? What do your older children do for a living? 6. How far did you go in school? (For example, did you graduate high school, take any college courses, or earn any certificates or degrees?) 7. Have you ever served in the military? If so, which branch, and what were your years of service, rank, and type of discharge? 8. What do you do for a living? 9. What are your major hobbies or interests? 10. Do you have any favorite TV shows or radio shows? 11. Do you have any favorite internet sites, newspapers or magazines? 12. Have you ever served on a jury before? If so, without telling me what the verdict was, were you able to reach a verdict? Was it a criminal case or a civil case? Was the case in federal or state court? When was the case? Were you the foreperson? 13. Have you, or a close friend or member of your immediate family, ever been a party to, or a witness, in a civil lawsuit, administrative action, or criminal case other than a routine traffic case? If so, what type of proceeding? 14. Do you hold any philosophical or religious beliefs that would prevent you from sitting in judgment of another person or organization? 15. A defendant who is accused of a crime is not required to prove his innocence or produce any evidence at all. The defendant may testify in his own defense, but he is not required to do so, and if he does not testify, you may not draw any inference or suggestion of guilt from that fact. Do you have any problem whatsoever accepting and following this principle? 16. When the government brings criminal charges against a person, the government has the burden of proving these charges, and it must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt before the defendant can be convicted. Do you have any problem whatsoever accepting and following this principle? 17. The defendant is presumed to be innocent of the charges against him. That means he must be found not guilty unless his guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Do you have any problem whatsoever accepting and following this principle? 18. Please review the list of names on the next page carefully. These are the names of people who may be witnesses at trial or may be mentioned during the trial. Do you know or think you know anyone on the list? Witnesses or People Who May Be Mentioned at Trial [CASE CAPTION, CASE NUMBER]

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Standing Order and Procedures for Criminal Cases (including Pretrial Memorandum and Motions) for Judge John Robert Blakey The parties shall review the information below and submit (either jointly or separately), by 9:00 a.m. on the third business day preceding the pretrial conference, a Pretrial Memorandum containing the sections and information described below. to The “[email protected]” in Word format, along with a courtesy copy delivered to chambers. The Pretrial Memorandum must also be filed on the docket by selecting “Other Filings” and then “Other Documents,” and choosing the Proposed Pretrial Order event in CM/ECF. Memorandum e-mailed Pretrial Order must be A. Final Pretrial Conference: Normally, a Final Pretrial Conference will be held approximately two weeks before trial. At the conference, the Judge will address all pending motions in limine and discuss trial procedures and scheduling. All pretrial procedures set forth below, of course, remain subject to other statutory and Constitutional requirements, including, inter alia, those provided in the Jencks Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3500, Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 16 and 26.2. B. Contents of Pretrial Memorandum and Pretrial Deadlines: 1. 2. 3. Trial Attorneys. In the Pretrial Memorandum, the parties shall list all of the attorneys trying the case, as well as their contact information (business address, telephone number, and e-mail address). Lead trial counsel shall provide to chambers by telephone his or her cell phone number for use in the event the Court needs to reach the parties during trial. Case Statement. In the Pretrial Memorandum, the parties shall provide a neutral and concise agreed statement of the case to be read by the Court to the jury during jury selection. The statement should include a brief description of the nature of the case and the charges and may include (but is not required to include) any defenses. The parties shall refrain from using argumentative or indoctrinating language. Trial Length. In the Pretrial Memorandum, the parties shall state the estimated number of trial days, including jury selection, opening statements, and closing arguments. Generally, to accommodate the venire, the Court will select a jury on day one of trial and start opening statements on day two. 4. Witness Lists. In the Pretrial Memorandum, the parties shall list the witnesses, including expert witnesses, divided into: (a) witnesses who will be called; (b) witnesses whose testimony will be presented by prior testimony (indicating whether the presentation will be made by reading a transcript or playing a video); and (c) witnesses who might be called or whose testimony might be presented. The names of witnesses on the lists will be given to the jury during jury selection to ensure that potential jurors do not personally know any witnesses. 5. 6. 7. Agreed Exhibits and Factual Stipulations (if any). Along with the Pretrial Memorandum, the parties shall submit a copy of all agreed exhibits (if any), and also list any factual or testimonial stipulations they intend to enter into evidence and publish to the jury. For instance, a “factual stipulation” might provide that “the bank was insured by the FDIC,” or “the firearm moved in interstate commerce.” A “testimonial stipulation” might provide that “Witness Jones would testify that the records (Ex. A) were kept in the normal course of business,” or “Witness Smith would testify that the transcript (Ex. B) is a true and correct transcription of the prior sworn testimony.” The parties also remain free to propose additional factual stipulations during trial, but all stipulations must be in writing and approved by the Court prior to being published to the jury and admitted into evidence. Exhibit Lists and Binders. Along with the Pretrial Memorandum, each party shall also submit a proposed trial exhibit list that includes any summary exhibits and demonstrative exhibits. The list must state the following: (a) the exhibit number/name; (b) a concise description of the exhibit (with any pertinent dates of documents); and (c) a concise statement of the exhibit’s relevance. Absent an approved request for delayed disclosure, the parties must submit to Chambers, by 9:00 a.m. on the first day of jury selection, two sets of binders containing the final exhibits they may seek to admit at trial. Pretrial Motions, Pretrial Notices, and Motions in Limine. Any Pretrial Motions (including any motions under Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 12(b)(1), (3), or (4); any motion to quash/suppress, dismiss, or sever; any motion for bill of particulars; any motion to admit co-conspirator statements via a Santiago Proffer; any motion for discovery/testing/inspection; any motion for authorization of an expert/investigator, or any other motion for CJA funding in excess of the statutory caps) must be filed by the date ordered by the Court, or if no date has been set, then any such pretrial motions must be filed at least 45 days before the final pretrial conference. At least 60 days before the first date set for the final pretrial conference, the defense and the government shall meet and confer regarding any requisite disclosures under Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 16, 12.1, 12.2, or 12.3. If a defendant intends to present any defense under Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 12.1, 12.2, or 12.3, then the notice of defense must be filed by the date ordered by the Court, or if no date has been set, then any such notice must be filed at least 45 days before the final pretrial conference. All expert disclosures required under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(a)(1)(G) and 16(b)(1)(C) must be made by the date ordered by the Court, or if no date has been set, then any such disclosures must be made at least 45 days before the final pretrial conference. All other trial-related motions in limine must be filed by the date ordered by the Court, or if no date has been set, then any such motions in limine must be filed at least ten business days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. Each party shall file its motions in limine within a single pleading not to exceed 30 pages, with each issue separately numbered and argued within the pleading. Five business days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference, or on the date otherwise set by the Court, each party shall file its response. The response shall consist of a single pleading, not to exceed 30 pages, with each issue separately addressed and listed with the same numbering as the motions in limine. Any challenges to expert testimony or evidence must be made within the motions in limine. No replies will be permitted absent leave of the Court. In the Pretrial Memorandum, each party must provide a list summarizing its motions in limine. Motions in limine must be filed separately from the Pretrial Memorandum. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, the parties will argue all motions in limine at the Final Pretrial Conference. Every motion in limine filed by a party must be accompanied by a statement that the party has conferred with the opposing party and the opposing party actually intends to offer the evidence that the movant seeks to exclude, or actually opposes admission of the evidence that the movant seeks to admit. If the meet- and-confer process results in agreement over evidentiary issues, that agreement should be memorialized in the Pretrial Memorandum and, subject to approval by the Court, such agreements may be finalized at the Final Pretrial Conference. 8. 9. Jury Selection Questions (Proposed Voir Dire). Judge Blakey will ask standard questions of the venire during jury selection in court and via a written questionnaire. Prior to the Pretrial Conference, the parties must review the Court’s “Jury Selection Protocol – Criminal Cases” and “Standard Jury Questions – Criminal Cases” on Judge Blakey’s information website: http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/. Any additional questions sought by the parties must be listed in the Pretrial Memorandum, divided into: (a) agreed-upon questions; and (b) proposed questions to which one party objects. A short basis for any objection should accompany the list. Court's official page the on Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms. The parties must meet and confer in order to attempt to agree upon jury instructions and the verdict forms. If the parties agree to use any Seventh Circuit Pattern Instructions, those instructions may simply be listed by citation in the Pretrial Memorandum. The parties should concentrate their efforts on the substantive jury instructions related to the merits. In the Pretrial Memorandum, the parties should set forth the complete text of any non-Seventh Circuit Pattern instruction and identify: (a) the proponent of the instruction; (b) the legal authority for the instruction; and (c) whether there is an objection to the instruction. If an instruction is disputed, the proponent of the instruction should concisely explain the basis for the instruction, if more explanation is required beyond the identified legal authority. Moreover, if an instruction is disputed, the objecting party must concisely state the grounds for the objection, as well as any proposed modification or alternative. The same principles apply to proposed verdict forms. C. D. Trial Briefs: Judge Blakey does not require trial briefs in jury trials. Parties who wish to file a trial brief to address any unique issues of law or fact, however, may seek leave of Court to do so on or before the due date for filing motions in limine. No legal briefs or memoranda will be permitted during trial (including briefs or memoranda supporting or opposing motions for a judgment of acquittal) absent prior leave of Court. Evidence Projection Systems: The Court has a limited number of evidence projection systems, which may or may not be available for use on any given date. Parties who would like access to evidence projection systems are advised to make a request as early as possible (four weeks prior to trial is suggested) to the Courtroom Technology Administrator, at (312) 435-6045. Parties may be permitted to use their own evidence projection systems, upon reasonable terms, if a request is made a week in advance of trial, through the Courtroom Deputy.