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After the Trial
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THE TRIAL JUDGE MAY SPECIALLY SCHEDULE THE TIME FOR THE VERDICT ANNOUNCEMENT IN CASES IN WHICH THE JUDGE IS CONCERNED ABOUT SECURITY OR WIDESPREAD PUBLIC REACTION TO THE VERDICT.
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Scheduling Verdict Announcements
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In both civil and criminal cases, people sometimes react to a verdict in a manner that threatens the safety or well-being of others. The range of potential security concerns is broad. Typically, the concern is over the emotional reaction in the courtroom and the need to protect jurors and others in the courtroom. Sometimes the concern is over the community at large. In these cases, the judge may specially schedule the verdict announcement after precautions have been taken.
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References:
G. Thomas Munsterman, et al., Jury Trial Innovations, pp. 185-86 (3rd ed. 1997).
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