If you're wondering about the legality of all this, you're not alone. Bates tweeted that she does not consent to the use of her photos by any media entity — understandable given that it seems like posting such pictures to social media is frowned upon at best, illegal at worst. But she also reasoned that since the jurors have not yet been picked and no deliberation on the case has yet begun, there is no conflict. Indeed, according to Tennessee state law , phones are allowed inside the jury assembly room — but not in the courtroom itself. So, if Swift does indeed get chosen, fans are going to have to resist the temptation to commemorate the coolest jury duty experience, ever.