a. Definition. This Court technology system allows a deliberating jury to review trial
exhibits, such as documentary, photographic or video exhibits, on a large monitor
using a touch screen kiosk.
b. Production of Exhibits in Electronic Format. In addition to submitting their
exhibits in paper, the parties must simultaneously exchange and submit their
exhibits in an electronic format. Exhibits will be described using neutral and non-
adversarial terms. To the extent practicable, the parties should endeavor to have
available at trial an electronic copy of any unlisted exhibit that is used to impeach
a witness and is admitted into evidence. Exhibits that cannot practically be reduced
to electronic format, such as large physical exhibits, or exhibits that the parties
have agreed should not be submitted to the deliberating jury in electronic format
need not be submitted electronically.
c. Confirmation of Exhibits Released to Jury for Deliberations. Before the jury
begins to deliberate, the parties will confer with the courtroom deputy and will:
1. agree on the exhibits that will be released to the jury,
2. confirm that the exhibits in electronic format are identical to the exhibits
admitted into evidence, and
3. agree what restrictions, if any, may apply to each exhibit (e.g. audio only,
video only).
Any disagreements will be resolved by the presiding judge.
d. Integrity of Deliberation Process. No court personnel will enter the jury room
once deliberations have commenced without the Court’s permission. Any request
by the jury for technical assistance will have to be made in writing for court to
determine whether the matter is administrative or whether it must be presented to
the parties for their consideration, before any court staff member will be permitted
to provide assistance. In the event court staff must assist with a technical problem,
jurors will be escorted to another room while court staff resolves the problem.
XI. General Provisions; Admission to Bar; Appearances
