Sunday, January 25, 2009

Seating and Discharge of Alternate Jurors

Rule 645. Seating and Discharge of Alternate Jurors.

(A) Alternate jurors, in the order in which they are called, shall replace principal jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider its verdict, become unable or disqualified to perform their duties.

(B) An alternate juror who does not replace a principal juror shall be discharged before the jury retires to consider its verdict.