State vs. Derek Chauvin

The trial in this case began on Monday, March 8, 2021, in courtroom C-1856 at the Hennepin County Government Center.

This page will be used to confirm notable dates during the trial, including:
 

• When a jury is selected
• When opening statements are scheduled
• When closing arguments are scheduled

This page will also be used to communicate updates and the progress of jury deliberations. Jurors will be fully sequestered during deliberation. During deliberation, the only updates the Court will provide to the media will be:
 

• When the jury begins deliberating for the day
• When the jury adjourns deliberations for the day
• When the verdict will be read in open court

Events (with the most recent events listed on top):

• April 20, 2021 - A verdict has been reached and will be read between 3:30-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.
• April 20, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. - Jury begins deliberations for the day
• April 19, 2021 - 8:00 p.m. - Jury adjourns deliberations for the day
• April 19, 2021 - 4:00 p.m. - Jury begins deliberations
• April 19, 2021 - Closing arguments
• March 29, 2021 – Opening statements
• March 23, 2021 – Jury is selected
• March 8, 2021 – Trial begins