State v. Ray’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “The general rule as expressed by La.C.Cr.P. art. 793 is that the jury is not to inspect written evidence except for the sole purpose of a physical examination of the document itself to determine an issue which does not require the examination of the verbal contents of the document. State v. Perkins, 423 So.2d 1103, 1109 (La.1982); State v. Rodriguez, 476 So.2d 503, 508 (La.App. 1st Cir.1985). The medical records themselves were not documents which raised an issue in this case. The only reason that these records could be of any assistance to the jury was if they were examined for their verbal contents. See, State v. Johnson, 541 So.2d 818, 824 (La.1989). Thus, it is apparent that the jury wanted to re-examine the verbal contents of the medical records. Such an examination is prohibited by La.C.Cr.P. art. 793.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 34 So. 3d 1169 - State v. DD

2. “A. Except as provided in Paragraph B of this Article, a juror must rely upon his memory in reaching a verdict. He shall not be permitted to refer to notes or to have access to any written evidence. Testimony shall not be repeated to the jury. Upon the request of a juror and in the discretion of the court, the jury may take with it or have sent to it any object or document received in evidence when a physical examination thereof is required to enable the jury to arrive at a verdict.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 34 So. 3d 1169 - State v. DD