(a) Settlement before Trial.
If notice of settlement or other disposition of a civil action scheduled for jury
trial is not given to the court within one full business day prior to the
scheduled trial date, then, except for good cause shown, juror costs for one
day may be assessed against the parties, their attorneys, or both the parties
and their attorneys, as directed by the court after giving an opportunity to be
heard. Juror costs include attendance fees, per diem, mileage, and parking.
No juror costs will be assessed if circumstances make an award of expenses
unjust.
(b) Settlement before Verdict.
Except upon a showing of good cause and after providing an opportunity to
be heard, the court may assess the juror costs against the parties, their
attorneys, or both the parties and their attorneys, when a civil action
proceeding as a jury trial is settled at trial in advance of the verdict unless
circumstances make an award of expenses unjust.
