(A) Examination of Jurors. The court shall conduct the examination of prospective
jurors. All proposed voir dire questions must be submitted for the court’s review
seven (7) days prior to the selection of the jury. Copies of the requests for voir
dire shall be served on opposing counsel. See Local Civ. Rules (D.S.C.) for other
jury selection procedure.
(B) Jury Instructions. All proposed jury instructions must be submitted for the court’s
review seven (7) days prior to the beginning of trial. Copies of the government’s
proposed jury instructions shall be served on opposing counsel. Proposed jury
instructions from the defense are to be held in camera until all testimony is
concluded.
(C) Sanctions for Noncompliance. The court may, in its discretion, impose a
monetary or other sanction on counsel or the party in lieu of imposing the penalty
of waiver.
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