OPINION
RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.
INTRODUCTION
Christopher Stadler, a jury panelist, was held in contempt for leaving the courthouse during a recess and failing to return. He was sentenced to serve ninety hours of jury service. We reverse.
FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
On August 1, 1989, nineteen-year-old Christopher Stadler was on the jury panel in a civil trial. Before the panel was sworn in, the superior court announced a short recess...
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