State v. Thomas

OPINION

REID, Chief Justice.

Application for permission to appeal was granted in this case to review the State’s contention that the Court of Criminal Appeals erred in holding that Rule 5.04(e) of the Local Rules of Practice for Davidson County Courts, regarding post-trial communications with jurors, is unenforceable.

The issue under consideration arose after the jury in the present case was discharged. At that time defense counsel filed a motion seeking permission pursuant to Rule 5.04(e) to interview the former jurors. The local rule provides:

Once the jurors’ service is completed all…