K_Z
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If the jurors want to have a read back or see exhibits do they have to ask or is it within their reach- does anyone know?
AZlawyer answered this in the legal thread:
K_Z asked:
During deliberations, what is the process the jury uses if they wish to re-examine a piece of evidence? Do they fill out a form requesting each piece they wish to see?
Do they simply ask the bailiff and it is brought to them?
Do they get to touch the evidence, such as the photographs they saw projected on large screens in court? Does the bailiff remain present while they examine the evidence to make sure it is not damaged (in case it is needed again)?
Can they deliberate at the courthouse "after normal business hours" if they plan to do this ahead of time, or are they confined to deliberations during the hours of 9-5?
Are meals brought to them, or do they recess to go to a restaurant on their own?
__________________AZlawyer answered:
All the evidence will be in the room with them, except anything that could be damaged by handling. For anything like that, they would have to ask the bailiff.
They will have the photos, yes.
I doubt they will be able to deliberate on a regular basis after the security guards go home, but I'm not sure what time that is. If they are close to a decision and ask to stay late one night, though, the judge might be able to get overtime approved for security.
Normally, they would have to get their own food over the lunch hour. Most jurors go to the court cafeteria.