Any party may ask for a poll of the jury, meaning that the clerk will ask each juror individually whether that is his or her verdict. You can understand, then, how important it is for each juror to do the very best to deliver a fair and impartial verdict. During the Trial There are some common sense rules jurors must follow to assure fairness to all parties. The Judge will review them with you before testimony begins. Discussing the Case Your decision as a juror must be based only on the evidence admitted during the trial.
Evidence is the testimony of witnesses, the exhibits, and any stipulations.
If anyone tries to talk to you about the case, say that you are a juror and cannot discuss it. If the person persists, report it to the Judge at the first opportunity. When the trial is over, you may, if you wish, discuss the case with anyone. For the same reason, you should not read, watch or listen to news reports about the trial. However careful and conscientious reporters and editors may be, news reports about the trial will inevitably be incomplete, and they could be incorrect.