Tipton County, Indiana

The court will make its best effort to anticipate the trial length and inform the jurors of what to expect; however, this cannot always be accurately calculated. The court generally holds session from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break. Lunch break is from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. or as close as possible, depending on testimony being given at that time.
At the conclusion of the parties’ closing arguments, the bailiff will escort the jurors to their private meeting room, where they will have the opportunity to deliberate on the case and come to a verdict. The jurors shall remain in deliberations until either a verdict is reached, or if a verdict cannot be agreed upon after extended deliberation, there is a “hung jury.” The bailiff will make dinner arrangements, if necessary, for the jurors.