During the jury's morning break, the court discusses plaintiffs' application for Simpson's financial records and possible remedies if a verdict leads to the punitive-damages phase. The judge questions the usefulness of contempt and directs counsel to explore discovery remedies, including preclusion, and provide supporting authorities. These remedies are discussed conditionally. Deliberations had resumed at 8:35 a.m.; the chambers hearing begins at 9:30, and deliberations resume at 9:50.

• In-chambers motion hearing addressed contempt options related to financial disclosure obligations
• The court noted that jail and fines were available contempt tools but both seemed impractical
• The day shifted to jury deliberations on January 29, 1997