Penal Code section 1142

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.

Source: Section 1142, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1142. (accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1142

Original Source: Section 1142, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1142. (last accessed May 12, 2025).