Unless permitted by the Court, no attorney, representative of an attorney, party or
representative of a party, may interview, communicate with, or otherwise contact any juror or
prospective juror before, during, or after the trial. Permission of the Court must be sought by an
application made orally in open court or upon written motion stating the grounds and the purpose
of the contact. If permission is granted, the scope of the contact and any limitations upon the
contact will be prescribed by the Court prior to the contact.