If a juror becomes ill/injured while sequestered and/or paramedics are summoned, the bailiff in charge of the jury shall be present while the juror is being examined. If the juror's condition requires hospitalization, one deputy of the same sex shall accompany the juror at all times. The bailiff in charge shall immediately contact the judge and Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau by phone. Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau shall contact the Court Services Duty Officer.
If at any time, whether before or after the final submission of the case to the jury, a juror dies or becomes ill, or upon other good cause shown to the court is found to be unable to perform his or her duty, or if a juror requests a discharge and good cause appears therefor, the court may order the juror to be discharged and draw the name of an alternate, who shall then take his or her place in the jury box, and be subject to the same rules and regulations as though he or she has been selected as one of the original jurors. (233, California Code of Civil Procedure)
The bailiff shall follow up a jury illness/injury incident with a written report (SH-R-49, URN, CODE 502, Employers Report of Occupational Injury and all industrial injury reports required for Co. employees)