by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York
1. A deliberating jury may be discharged by the court without having rendered a verdict only when: (a) The jury has deliberated for an extensive period of time without agreeing upon a verdict with respect to any of the charges submitted and the court is satisfied that...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York
1. The form of the verdict must be in accordance with the court’s instructions, as prescribed in article three hundred.2. If the jury renders a verdict which in form is not in accordance with the court’s instructions or which is otherwise legally...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York
1. The verdict must be rendered and announced by the foreperson of the jury in the courtroom in the presence of the court, a prosecutor, the defendant’s counsel and the defendant; provided, however, that where the foreperson refuses or is unable to render and...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York
At any time during its deliberation, the jury may request the court for further instruction or information with respect to the law, with respect to the content or substance of any trial evidence, or with respect to any other matter pertinent to the jury’s...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York
Upon retiring to deliberate, the jurors may take with them:1. Any exhibits received in evidence at the trial which the court, after according the parties an opportunity to be heard upon the matter, in its discretion permits them to take;2. A written list prepared by...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York
1. Following the court’s charge, except as otherwise provided by subdivision two of this section, the jury must retire to deliberate upon its verdict in a place outside the courtroom. It must be provided with suitable accommodations therefor and must, except as...
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