Jury Costs for Unused Panels

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Rule Set: Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Rule: 54.2

Jurisdiction: NDIL

Bluebook Citation: N.D. Ill. L.R. 54.2

All Rules: N.D. Ill. Local Rules, complete index


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If for any reason attributable to counsel or parties, including a settlement or change of plea, the court is unable to commence a jury trial as scheduled where a panel of prospective jurors has reported to the courthouse for the voir dire, the court may assess against counsel or parties responsible all or part of the cost of the panel. Any monies collected as a result of said assessment shall be paid to the clerk who shall promptly remit them to the Treasurer of the United States.

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