756.07 Insufficient jurors. When a sufficient number of jurors cannot be obtained for a trial from the jury venire supplied by the clerk of circuit court, the court may order the sheriff to bring before the court persons in the vicinity for determination by the court of their qualification and ability to serve as jurors for the particular trial. History: Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08, 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997); Sup. Ct. Order No. 08-01, 2008 WI 104, 307 Wis. 2d xxxv. Judicial Council Note, 1996: Based on prior s. 756.06, this allows jurors to be chosen from those in the vicinity, whether or not “bystanders,” for a particular trial. [Re SCO No. 96-08 eff. 7-1-97]
756.08 Oaths and affirmations. (1) The jurors selected to try the issues in the action or proceeding shall take an oath or af-
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firmation to try the issues submitted to them and, unless discharged by the court, to give a verdict according to the law and the evidence given in court. (2) When the issues have been submitted to the jury, a proper officer, subject to the direction of the court, shall swear or affirm that the officer will keep all jurors together in some private and convenient place until they have agreed on and rendered their verdict, are permitted to separate or are discharged by the court. While the jurors are under the supervision of the officer, he or she may not permit them to communicate with any person regarding their deliberations or the verdict that they have agreed upon, except as authorized by the court. History: Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08, 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997). Judicial Council Note, 1996: This section is based on prior s. 756.098. The ABA Standards do not mention oaths or affirmations. [Re SCO No. 96-08 eff. 7-197]