LOS ANGELES — The judge who presided over Danny Masterson's rape trial said Tuesday she will refer two defense attorneys and a private investigator to regulatory agencies to look into allegations that the disgraced television actor's legal team contacted former jurors at their homes without prior consent, even though the panelists' addresses and phone numbers were filed under seal.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo said at a hearing Tuesday that how Masterson's defense got hold of personal juror information "is a mystery to the court."

While the judge declined to hold future hearings on the matter, she said she would refer attorneys Eric Multhaup and Cliff Gardner to the State Bar, and private investigator Lynda Larsen to the agency that regulates security and investigative services, for further inquiry.

Masterson, 48, is serving a state prison sentence of 30 years to life for raping two women. The actor — best known for his role on "That '70s Show" — has remained behind bars since he was convicted in May 2023 in downtown Los Angeles of two counts of rape by force or fear.

In a recent court order, Olmedo wrote that several jurors had notified her they were surprised when members of Masterson's defense team contacted them at their homes or workplaces. The jurors had asked the judge how they were able to be reached when their identifying information had been sealed by the court after Masterson's criminal trial last year.

Asked by the judge Tuesday how he managed to get the confidential data despite the court's order, Multhaup replied, "through years of experience," starting with small pieces of information.

Attorneys apparently wished to talk to the former jurors as part of their work on Masterson's appeal. Multhaup said their attempts to speak to about six panelists complied with state law.

Olmedo, however, responded that jurors were not told they had a right to decline any questioning by Masterson's team.

Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller asked the judge to impose monetary sanctions on the defense, but the judge said the court has "very limited jurisdiction" while the case is under appeal.

Masterson's trial attorneys, Shawn Holley and Phillip Cohen, have not been accused of any wrongdoing, Olmedo said.