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  8. Chapter 25 - Jury Instructions And Deliberations


Chapter 25 - Jury Instructions And Deliberations


  • § 23A-25-2 Duty to receive law laid down by court.
  • § 23A-25-3 Statements of law included in charge--Exclusive judges of fact.
  • § 23A-25-3.1 Instruction on presumption of innocence required.
  • § 23A-25-4 Preparation and settlement of instructions--Reading to jury--Comment during argument--Filing and endorsement of requested instructions.
  • § 23A-25-5 Officers sworn to protect privacy of jury--Overnight sequestration or separation--Prevention of communication--Return to court on reaching verdict.
  • § 23A-25-5.1 Oath of officers to protect privacy of jury.
  • § 23A-25-6 Retirement for deliberation--Room provided--Food and lodging during deliberation.
  • § 23A-25-7 Evidence and instructions kept by jury during deliberation.
  • § 23A-25-8 Request by jury for further instructions--Notice to and presence of parties.
  • § 23A-25-9 Discharge of jury on disability of member--Exception.
  • § 23A-25-10 Jury not discharged until verdict rendered--Exceptions.
  • § 23A-25-11 New trial when jury discharged before verdict.
  • § 23A-25-12 Court open for other business during jury deliberations--Discharge of jury by final adjournment.
  • § 23A-25-13 Guilty but mentally ill verdict--Forms furnished--Instructions.
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