Cal. R. Standard 2.30

As amended through July 24, 2024

Standard 2.30 - Judicial comment on verdict or mistrial

At the conclusion of a trial, or on declaring a mistrial for failure of a jury to reach a verdict, it is appropriate for the trial judge to thank jurors for their public service, but the judge's comments should not include praise or criticism of the verdict or the failure to reach a verdict.

Cal. R. Ct. Standard 2.30

Standard 2.30 revised effective 9/1/2021; amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2007; adopted as sec. 14 effective 1/1/1976.