California Code of Civil Procedure 617 – While the jury are absent the Court may adjourn from time to time, in …
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While the jury are absent the Court may adjourn from time to time, in respect to other business; but it is nevertheless open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury, until a verdict is rendered or the jury discharged. The Court may direct the jury to bring in a sealed verdict, at the opening of the Court, in case of an agreement during a recess or adjournment for the day.
(Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 21.)
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 617
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.