Jones v. Superior Court

Opinion

HUFFMAN, J.

— In this case, we are asked to decide whether Code of Civil Procedure section 206, subdivision (f) requires the court to provide the defense with addresses and telephone numbers of jurors posttrial upon request. We hold the answer is no, not after jurors have exercised their “absolute right” to refuse to discuss the deliberations or verdict with counsel under subdivision (a).

Factual and Procedural Background

Bryan Maurice Jones (Jones) was charged with murder with special circumstances in the deaths of four women and attempted murder, rape, sodomy and various offenses as to…