3-08/015.00 - Providing Jury Food and Lodging



In criminal cases only, while the jury is kept together, either during the progress of the trial or after their retirement for deliberations, the court may direct the Sheriff to provide the jury with:

  •  Suitable and sufficient food
  •  Lodging
  •  Other reasonable necessities.

"In Superior, the expenses incurred under the provisions of this section shall be charged against the County or City and County in which the court is held. All such expenses shall be paid on Order of the Court." (217, California Code of Civil Procedure)