Cal. R. 2.1031

As amended through March 15, 2024

Rule 2.1031 - Juror note-taking

Jurors must be permitted to take written notes in all civil and criminal trials. At the beginning of a trial, a trial judge must inform jurors that they may take written notes during the trial. The court must provide materials suitable for this purpose.

Cal. R. Ct. 2.1031

Rule 2.1031 adopted effective 1/1/2007.

Comment

Several cautionary jury instructions address jurors' note-taking during trial and use of notes in deliberations. (See CACI Nos. 102, 5010 and CALCRIM Nos. 102, 202.)