United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois

General Rules

Rules 1.30 To 1.39 Rules Relating To Juries

Rule 1.31 Assessment Of Jury Costs For Unused Panels

If for any reason attributable to counsel or parties, including a settlement or change of plea, the court is unable to commence a jury trial as scheduled where a panel of prospective jurors has reported to the courthouse for the voir dire, the court may assess against counsel or parties responsible all or part of the cost of the panel. Any monies collected as a result of said assessment shall be paid to the clerk who shall promptly remit them to the Treasurer of the United States.