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Chapter 25 - Jury Instructions And Deliberations

Section 23A-25-1 - (Rule 30) Reserved.
Section 23A-25-2 - Duty to receive law laid down by court.
Section 23A-25-3 - Statements of law included in charge--Exclusive judges of fact.
Section 23A-25-3.1 - Instruction on presumption of innocence required.
Section 23A-25-4 - Preparation and settlement of instructions--Reading to jury--Comment duringargument--Filing and endorsement of requested instructions.
Section 23A-25-5 - Officers sworn to protect privacy of jury--Overnight sequestration or separation--Prevention of communication--Return to court on reaching verdict.
Section 23A-25-5.1 - Oath of officers to protect privacy of jury.
Section 23A-25-6 - Retirement for deliberation--Room provided--Food and lodging during deliberation.
Section 23A-25-7 - Evidence and instructions kept by jury during deliberation.
Section 23A-25-8 - Request by jury for further instructions--Notice to and presence of parties.
Section 23A-25-9 - Discharge of jury on disability of member--Exception.
Section 23A-25-10 - Jury not discharged until verdict rendered--Exceptions.
Section 23A-25-11 - New trial when jury discharged before verdict.
Section 23A-25-12 - Court open for other business during jury deliberations--Discharge of jury by finaladjournment.

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