Category Archives: Jurors & Social Media

CA Going After Jurors Facebooking at Trial

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Randy Wilson

AB 141 goes into effect on January 1 and will obligate California Courts to explicitly admonish jurors about any communications involving electronic communications.  It also ups the penalties, include punishment with civil or criminal contempt of court. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Googling During Voir Dire

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Randy Wilson

This article talks about an unsettled question in courts around the U.S.  Should attorneys be able to research potential jurors as part of the selection process?  Currently, there is an unpublished New Jersey appellate opinion stating that it’s okay as … Continue reading →

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Warning to Jurors about Use of Social Media not Enough

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Randy Wilson

In Tarrant County Texas Courts, jurors get very specific warnings about the use or abuse of social media and the implications of misuse.  However, recently a juror contacted the defendant in the case the juror was sitting on. Found Guilty … Continue reading →

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Juror Internet Activity Fair Game for Attorneys

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Randy Wilson

The New York County Lawyers’ Association okay monitoring juror online presence even after voir dire and beyond.  Partly this is to make sure that they aren’t sounding off on the case, resulting in a mistrial or the like. However, lawyers … Continue reading →

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