Art. 809. Judge to give jury written list of responsive verdicts
CHAPTER 4. VERDICTS Art. 809. Judge to give jury written list of responsive verdicts After charging the jury, the judge shall give the jury a written list of the verdicts responsive to each offense charged, with each separately stated. The list shall be taken into the jury room for use by the jury during its […]
Art. 810. Form of verdict; delivery of verdict
Art. 810. Form of verdict; delivery of verdict When a verdict has been agreed upon, the foreman shall write the verdict on the back of the list of responsive verdicts given to the jury and shall sign it. There shall be no formal requirement as to the language of the verdict except that it shall […]
Art. 811. Receipt and recordation of verdict
Art. 811. Receipt and recordation of verdict If the verdict is correct in form and responsive to the indictment, the court shall order the clerk to receive the verdict, to read it to the jury, and to ask: "Is that your verdict?" If the jury answer "Yes," the court shall order the clerk to record […]
Art. 812. Same; polling and disposition of jury
Art. 812. Same; polling and disposition of jury A. The court shall order the clerk to poll the jury if requested by the state or the defendant. The poll shall be conducted in writing by applying the procedures of this Article, and shall be done in open court. B.(1) The procedure for the written polling […]