Indiana Code 34-36-1-3. View of property; speaking to jury prohibited
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Sec. 3. (a) Whenever, in the opinion of the court, it is proper for the jury to have a view of:
(2) the place in which a material fact occurred;
(1) real or personal property that is the subject of litigation; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-36-1-3
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
the court may order the jury to be conducted in a body, under the charge of a sworn officer, to the place.
(b) The place shall be shown to the jury by a person appointed by the court for that purpose.
(c) While the jury is absent for the view, no person, other than the person appointed to show the place to the jury, shall speak to the jury on any subject connected with the trial.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-21-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.32.