Verdict; rendering in open court; polling of jury
Sec. 7. When the jury has agreed upon its verdict, the officer
having the jurors in his charge shall conduct them into court. If all
jurors appear, their verdict must be rendered in open court. If all do
not appear, the court shall discharge the jury without prejudice. The
prosecuting attorney and the parties are entitled, in all criminal cases,
to have the jury polled.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6.
Last modified: May 24, 2006