Rule 29. Separation During Deliberation
Effective January 1, 2003
(a) The court, in its discretion may permit the jury in civil cases to separate during deliberations. However, before the jurors are permitted to separate, the court shall instruct them that while they are separated, they shall:
(1) not discuss the case among themselves or with anyone else;
(2) not talk to the attorneys, parties, or witnesses;
(3) not express any opinion about the case; and
(4) not listen to or read any outside or media accounts of the trial.
(b) The court shall not permit the jury to separate during deliberation in criminal cases unless all parties consent to the separation and the instructions found in section “a” of this rule are given.