by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
When the jury appear, they must be asked, by the court or the clerk, whether they have agreed upon their verdict, and if the foreman answers in the affirmative, they must, on being required, declare the same. R.L.1910, § 5920.
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
If the indictment or information is for a felony, the defendant must, before the verdict is received, appear in person. If it is for a misdemeanor, the verdict may, in the discretion of the court, be rendered in his absence. R.L.1910, § 5919.
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
When the jury have agreed upon their verdict, they may be conducted into court by the officer having them in charge. Their names must then be called, and if all do not appear, the rest must be discharged without giving a verdict. In that case the cause must be again...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
While the jury are absent the court may adjourn from time to time as to other business, but it is nevertheless deemed open for any purpose connected with the cause submitted to them until verdict is rendered or the jury discharged. If the jury agree on a verdict...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
In all cases where a jury are discharged or prevented from giving a verdict, by reason of an accident or other cause, except where the defendant is discharged from the indictment or information during the progress of the trial, or after the cause is submitted to them,...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Oklahoma
Except as provided in the last section, the jury cannot be discharged after the cause is submitted to them until they have agreed upon their verdict, and rendered it in open court, unless by the consent of both parties entered upon the minutes, or unless at the...
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