While the jury are absent the Court may adjourn from time to time, as to other business, but it must nevertheless be open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury until a verdict is rendered or the jury discharged.
Cal. Penal Code § 1142
Conduct of the Jury After the Cause Is Submitted to Them
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 10 Cal. App. 450 - People v. Heacock (1909)
Most recently applied in 10 Cal. App. 450 - People v. Heacock (April 1909)
Enacted 1872.
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