PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS 307-1062.20›TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS 577-674›CHAPTER 4. Trial by Jury 607-630›ARTICLE 2. Conduct of the Trial 607-619
§ 617
California Code of Civil Procedure · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
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.)
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