Cases Involving Deaf Jurors

U.S. v. Dempsey 830 F.2d 1084 (10th Cir. 1987)

Upheld the right of the interpreter, under oath, to interpret in jury deliberations. Deaf person was on jury and chosen foreperson.

 

State v. Marcham 770 P.2d 356, (Ariz. 1988)

Permitted Deaf woman to serve on jury

 

State v. Guzman 555 N.E.2d 259 (NY 1990)

Deaf juror in NY drug case.  Court instructed jury members and gave oath to interpreter before going into the jury room for deliberations.