A party who has reason to believe that the verdict may be subject to legal challenge may move the court for an order permitting an interview of a juror or jurors to so determine. The motion shall be filed within 10 days after the rendition of the verdict, unless good cause is shown for the failure to make the motion within that time. The motion shall state the name of any juror to be interviewed and the reasons that the party has to believe that the verdict may be subject to challenge. After notice and hearing, the trial judge, upon a finding that the verdict may be subject to challenge, shall enter an order permitting the interview, and setting therein a time and a place for the interview of the juror or jurors, which shall be conducted in the presence of the court and the parties. If no reason is found to believe that the verdict may be subject to challenge, the court shall enter its order denying permission to interview.
RULE 3.575. MOTION TO INTERVIEW JUROR
- A party must file a motion for permission to interview a juror after a verdict.
- The motion must be filed within 10 days of the verdict and state the specific reasons for believing the verdict may be improper.
- The court will hold a hearing and will only grant the motion if it finds reason to believe the verdict may be subject to a legal challenge.
- If an interview is permitted, it must take place in the presence of the judge and all parties.
2004 Amendment. This rule does not abrogate Rule Regulating The Florida Bar 4-3.5(d)(4), which allows an attorney to interview a juror to determine whether the verdict may be subject to legal challenge after filing a notice of intention to interview.
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