Only part of the story, IMO.
We're told that the jury cannot deliberate on weekends due to having no after-hours security for the Jury Room.
If true, how would there be enough security for the entire courtroom, chambers, gallery, Jury Room, lobby, etc. after hours on a Wednesday?
Part of this story is missing.
So is there or is there not after-hours security available?
If so, why doesn't JSKS allow the jury to deliberate over the weekend, immediately following closing arguments on Thu/Fri?
There is security during the week days up until 9:00 pm (with budget cuts, don't "quote" me!) because many judges and/or attorneys have "things" in the courthouse to do...like emergency meetings, filings, warrants, depositions, etc. I had situations many years ago in Maricopa County where my attorneys got in at 7:00 am for an emergency meeting with the presiding Judge. Had a similar situation in Yavapai County just over 4 years ago.
County, City and State buildings are also on an "energy saver" program which, among other things, turns the thermostats up. Today is predicted to be the first 100 degree temp down in Phoenix, definitely tomorrow if it doesn't happen. There is no way to just cool off one portion of that huge building.
Then everyone involved, Judge, attorneys, families, and any other judicial employee (clerks, stenographers, etc.) have to be "On Call" and ready to get to the courthouse if a verdict is reached during the weekend, PLUS more security for press and public. Person or persons to notify those people involved.
You need food service for the Jury, security manning the metal detectors, the cleaning crews would have to be monitored, security for the parking garage, then you have the issue of the media and who's going to monitor them....
That's just the things I can think of off the top of my head. There is security AROUND the courthouse 24/7 and even more so on weekends because of rallies or protests. Yesterday there was a rally against mandatory background checks on private gun purchases, etc., which had the State Attorney present.