(a) Whenever a civil case which has been set for jury trial is disposed of or
settled by the parties, counsel shall immediately inform the chambers of the
judge before whom the case is pending. When possible, notice of settlement
shall be provided no later than 3:00 p.m. central time on the last full court
business day before the date the trial is scheduled.
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(b) If for any reason attributable to counsel or the parties, including settlement,
disposition of the matter, or a continuance, the Court is unable to commence
a jury trial as scheduled, and a panel of prospective jurors has reported for
service, or a selected jury has reported to hear the case, all costs incurred
with respect to the jury, including per diem and mileage, may be assessed by
the Court against all parties equally or against one or more of the parties, if
it appears that the party was, or the parties were, responsible for the failure
to notify the Court as required, or otherwise caused the Court’s inability to
proceed.
(c) All money collected as a result of any assessment under this Local Rule shall
be paid to the Clerk of Court, who shall promptly remit said money to the
Treasury of the United States of America.
