Miss. R. Crim. P. 18.7

As amended through March 21, 2024

Rule 18.7 - Admonitions to Jurors

In all cases, the court, among other matters it deems proper, shall admonish the jurors that they are not to:

(1) discuss among themselves any subject connected with the trial until the case is submitted to them for deliberation;

(2) converse with anyone else on any subject connected with the trial, until they are discharged as jurors in the case;

(3) permit themselves to be exposed to outside comments or news accounts of the proceedings, until they are discharged as jurors in the case;

(4) conduct independent research about the case, legal issues, and/or the parties involved;

(5) view the place where the offense was allegedly committed; or

(6) form or express any opinion on the case until it is submitted to them for deliberation.

The jurors shall report to the court any communications or attempts to communicate with them on the case or any subject connected with the trial. When the jury is reconvened, the court, in its discretion, may poll the jury to determine if the jury has complied with the court's instructions.

Miss. R. Crim. P. 18.7

Adopted eff. 7/1/2017.

Comment

Rule 18.7 essentially incorporates former Rule 3.11 of the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court. The court is free to supplement the admonitions in any manner it deems proper. This Rule implicitly prohibits the use of cell phones and other electronic devices to engage in forbidden conduct.