3-08/020.50 - Use of Alcohol



Under no circumstances shall the bailiff allow a jury in deliberation to indulge in alcoholic beverages of any kind, either at meals or elsewhere, unless the matter is first referred to the judge, and written permission is obtained. If the judge allows alcoholic beverages, it shall be at the expense of each individual juror.

At no time shall a bailiff or any deputy assigned to the safety and security of a jury consume alcohol, whether in or out of uniform.