Presence of Counsel During Trials. In all jury cases, it shall be the duty of counsel to be present

at all portions and phases of trial including the time during which the jury is considering its verdict, unless excused by the Court. It shall not be the duty of the Court or court officials to telephone or notify counsel LOCAL RULES for the SOUTHERN DISTRICT of GEORGIA Page 26 of 60 Rev. June 2016 after the jury has retired to consider the verdict.