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Interviewing Jurors

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule: 47.5

Jurisdiction: EDLA

Bluebook Citation: E.D. La. L.R. 47.5

All Rules: E.D. La. Local Rules, complete index

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(A) A juror has no obligation to speak to any person about any case and may refuse all interviews or requests for comments. (B) Attorneys and parties to an action, or anyone acting on their behalf, are prohibited from speaking with, examining or interviewing any juror regarding the proceedings, except with leave of court. If leave of court is granted, it shall be conducted only as specifically directed by the court. (C) No person may make repeated requests to interview or question a juror after the juror has expressed a desire not to be interviewed. [Adopted March 26, 2001; Amended February 1, 2011, December 1, 2014] LOCAL CIVIL RULE 54 - JUDGMENTS; COSTS

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