California Penal Code CHAPTER 3 - Conduct of the Jury After the Cause Is Submitted to Them

• Section 1137.
  Upon retiring for deliberation, the jury may take with them all papers (except depositions) which have been received as evidence in the cause, or copies...
• Section 1138.
  After the jury have retired for deliberation, if there be any disagreement between them as to the testimony, or if they desire to be informed...
• Section 1138.5.
  Except for good cause shown, the judge in his of her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence...
• Section 1140.
  Except as provided by law, the jury cannot be discharged after the cause is submitted to them until they have agreed upon their verdict and...
• Section 1141.
  In all cases where a jury is discharged or prevented from giving a verdict by reason of an accident or other cause, except where the...
• Section 1142.
  While the jury are absent the Court may adjourn from time to time, as to other business, but it must nevertheless be open for every...

Last modified: October 22, 2018