Rule 18.6. Jurors' Conduct
Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal Procedure
16A A.R.S. Rules Crim.Proc., Rule 18.6
Rule 18.6. Jurors' Conduct
“Do you swear (or affirm) that you will give careful attention to the proceedings, follow the court's instructions, including the admonition, and render a verdict in accordance with the law and evidence presented to you, (so help you God)?”
If a juror affirms, the clause “so help you God” must be omitted. In justice court cases, the court should give jurors the oath prescribed by A.R.S. § 22-322.
(c) Preliminary Instructions. After the jury is sworn, the court must instruct the jury concerning its duties, its conduct, the order of proceedings, the procedure for submitting written questions to witnesses or the court as set forth in (e), and legal principles that will govern the proceeding. Instructions should be as readily understandable as possible by individuals unfamiliar with the legal system.
(e) Juror Questions. Jurors must be instructed that they are permitted to submit to the court written questions directed to witnesses or to the court and that the court will give the parties an opportunity to object to those questions outside the jury's presence. Despite this general rule, the court may prohibit or limit the submission of questions to witnesses for good cause.
Credits
Added Aug. 31, 2017, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
16A A. R. S. Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 18.6, AZ ST RCRP Rule 18.6
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 15, 2024.
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