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This legal document is an excerpt of a judge's final instructions to a jury in case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on December 19, 2021. The judge outlines the procedural requirements for reaching a unanimous verdict, communicating the verdict to the court via the marshal, and maintaining courtesy and respect during deliberations. The judge also informs the jury of a brief pause for a side bar conference with counsel and the reporter before the case is officially submitted to them.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Juror | Member of the jury |
Mentioned throughout as the recipient of the instructions, required to reach a unanimous verdict.
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| Foreperson | Leader of the jury |
Instructed to fill in the verdict form and advise the marshal when the jury is ready to return to the courtroom.
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| Marshal | Court officer |
The person the foreperson is to advise when a verdict has been reached.
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| Counsel | Legal representative |
Mentioned as participating in a side bar conference with the speaker (judge) and the reporter.
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| Reporter | Court reporter |
Mentioned as participating in a side bar conference with the speaker (judge) and counsel.
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| Judge | Presiding judicial officer |
The unnamed speaker giving instructions to the jury, identified by the context of addressing the jury, counsel, and m...
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Timeline (3 events)
The jury is instructed on how to conduct their deliberations to reach a verdict.
Jury Room (implied)
Jury
Locations (5)
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The place where the verdict is to be reported when asked.
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The location the jury will return to after reaching a verdict.
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Mentioned as the setting where it is customary to instruct jurors to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
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A location within the courtroom where the speaker will confer with counsel and the reporter.
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The place where the jury is asked to wait patiently during the side bar conference.
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Relationships (3)
The judge provides authoritative instructions to the jury regarding their legal duties and procedures.
The foreperson is instructed to communicate with the marshal to coordinate the jury's return to the courtroom.
Key Quotes (3)
"Your verdict must be unanimous."Source
— Judge
(Instructing the jury on the legal requirement for their verdict.)
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"If at any time you are divided, do not report how the vote stands, and if you have reached a verdict, do not report what it is until you are asked in open court."Source
— Judge
(Providing specific procedural rules for the jury during and after deliberations.)
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Quote #2
"You should treat each other with courtesy and respect during your deliberations."Source
— Judge
(Advising the jury on the expected conduct during their private discussions.)
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Quote #3
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 565 Filed 12/19/21 Page 81 of 83
1 Thus, the verdict must represent the considered judgment of each juror. In order to
2 return a verdict, it is necessary that each juror agree to it. Your verdict must be unanimous.
3 If at any time you are divided, do not report how the vote stands, and if you have
4 reached a verdict, do not report what it is until you are asked in open court.
5 A verdict form has been prepared for your convenience. After you have reached your
6 decision, your foreperson will fill in the form. At that point the foreperson should advise the
7 marshal outside your door that you are ready to return to the courtroom.
8 Finally, I say this not because I think it is necessary, but because it is the custom in this
9 courthouse to say this: You should treat each other with courtesy and respect during your
10 deliberations.
11 In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, I am sure that if you listen to the views of your
12 fellow jurors, and if you apply your own common sense, you will deliberate fairly.
13 Members of the jury, I ask your patience for a few minutes longer. It is necessary for me
14 to spend a few moments with counsel and the reporter at the side bar. I will ask you to remain
15 patiently in the jury box, without speaking to each other, and we will return in just a moment to
16 submit the case to you. Thank you.
2 return a verdict, it is necessary that each juror agree to it. Your verdict must be unanimous.
3 If at any time you are divided, do not report how the vote stands, and if you have
4 reached a verdict, do not report what it is until you are asked in open court.
5 A verdict form has been prepared for your convenience. After you have reached your
6 decision, your foreperson will fill in the form. At that point the foreperson should advise the
7 marshal outside your door that you are ready to return to the courtroom.
8 Finally, I say this not because I think it is necessary, but because it is the custom in this
9 courthouse to say this: You should treat each other with courtesy and respect during your
10 deliberations.
11 In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, I am sure that if you listen to the views of your
12 fellow jurors, and if you apply your own common sense, you will deliberate fairly.
13 Members of the jury, I ask your patience for a few minutes longer. It is necessary for me
14 to spend a few moments with counsel and the reporter at the side bar. I will ask you to remain
15 patiently in the jury box, without speaking to each other, and we will return in just a moment to
16 submit the case to you. Thank you.
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