How Should A Judge Instruct A Jury Not to Text, Twitter or Google?
Look no further than our brethren in Michigan, who hustled out a June 30, 2009 order providing the anti-Twittering jury instruction for trial judges. The rule goes into effect in September.
No, it may not be required here in Florida yet, but isn’t it a good idea? Why not offer to the judge for your next trial?
Would the other side actually disagree?
The rule is here. The Detroit Free Press article is here.
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