Jury instructions concluded Wednesdsay morning and the jury was dismissed to start deliberations in the unprecedented case against former President Donald Trump — N.Y. v Trump.

Before the jury was dismissed, both parties held a sidebar with Judge Juan Merchan.

If the jury has a question on law, they will send a note asking to review. The first juror selected is foreperson. Foreperson does not need to the write note or even agree. The foreperson will read the verdict for each of charged accounts.  Jurors will then be polled. Jurors will be given verdict sheet.

The jury may not leave jury room during deliberations.  Lunch will be provided and they must give cell phones to a court officer.  The jury can only deliberate when all gathered together in jury room.

Must discuss case only among selves, no one else, not even court officer.

If they have questions, they will write note to judge.

The plan today is to work until 4:30. The judge is not permitted to have conversations on facts of the case.  No juror can say the vote of any count.

The judge directs all parties to be present during delibrations, and they cannot leave the building.

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