Sequestering a jury means separating jurors from other people, keeping the individuals deliberating the verdict away from outside influences that could potentially sway their opinions. ... Now, the jury will be required to stay in a hotel until a verdict is reached. Each day, jurors will deliberate until the early evening.

Are juries still sequestered?

Sequestration is rare, and becoming less common, due to the expense and concerns about the impact on jury members. In most trials that last more than a single day, jurors are instead sent home for the night with instructions to isolate themselves from inappropriate influence until they return and the trial resumes.

Is the jury in the Chauvin sequestered?

The jurors for Chauvin's trial are partially sequestered. They park their cars at a secure location and are escorted into the courthouse through a private entrance. Once they are inside, they're supervised at all times, even during breaks, but they are allowed to go home every night.