California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 8 — Of the Trial and Judgment in Civil Actions, Chapter 4 — Trial by Jury, Article 2 — Conduct of the Trial, Section 617
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.
Notes
Allows the court to adjourn from time to time for other business while the jury is absent, while remaining open for every purpose connected with the submitted case until verdict or discharge. The court may direct a sealed verdict to be returned when court opens if jurors agree during a recess or adjournment for the day.
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