Arizona

Criminal Procedure

Rule 22.5 – Discharging a Jury

(a)Generally. The court must discharge the jury:

(1) when its verdict has been recorded under Rule 23;
(2) if the court determines there is no reasonable probability that the jurors can agree upon a verdict; or
(3) when the court determines a necessity exists for its discharge.
(b)Disclosures and Release from Confidentiality. When discharging a jury at the conclusion of the case, the court must advise the jurors that they are released from service. If appropriate, the court must release them from their duty of confidentiality and explain their rights regarding inquiries from counsel, the media, or any person.

Ariz. R. Crim. P. 22.5

Added August 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018.

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Former Rule 22.5, relating to discharge, was abrogated effective January 1, 2018.