Lawyers make opening statements and then make summary presentations of their cases. Following rebuttal and closing arguments by counsel, the court charges the jury on the law and the jury then renders a consensus verdict. If jurors are unable to reach consensus, they may return individual verdicts describing each juror’s opinion on liability and damages. Post-trial proceedings begin with a debriefing session in which counsel for both parties have an opportunity to question the jurors after the verdict is rendered. Regardless of the outcome of the SJT, the parties retain the right to a full trial on the merits. Parties who use the SJT generally seek the same degree of confidentiality that settlement negotiations enjoy. The proceedings generally are not recorded. No statements, communications or jury findings from the SJT are admissible at a later trial on the merits. (18’)