senior Judge
Verified Current8 days ago
Judge Philip G. Reinhard
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Northern District of Illinois
Communication
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Juror
Advance Notice Required
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Detailed Drafting Rules
Communication ProtocolMandatory
No communication with jurors without court permission.
Pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 31.1, no party, agent or counsel shall communicate with any member of a jury without first receiving permission of the court.
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Direct to: Juror
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Status Inquiries
Prohibited
- Status Inquiries
Communication ProtocolMandatory
Lawyers must obtain court leave before contacting jurors.
Pursuant to Local Rule 48.1, no lawyer or agent thereof shall ask questions or make comments to a juror without first obtaining leave of court.
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Communication ProtocolMandatory
Cases must not be tried in news media; court will protect fair trial rights.
Cases will not be tried in the news media and the court will insure the rights of the parties to a fair trial.
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Direct to: Media
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Status Inquiries
Prohibited
- Status Inquiries