San Joaquin County (Stockton)
There’s no shortage of things that can go wrong during a jury trial.
San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Charlotte Orcutt has had computer systems fail, attorneys disappear and jurors faint. Once, an entire jury fell ill with food poisoning after they all ate at the same restaurant during a lunch break.
Unfortunately, a packed criminal calendar doesn’t leave much time to hesitate. ... (continued)