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Rule 22.5. Discharging a Jury

Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal Procedure

Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
VI. Trial
Rule 22. Deliberations
16A A.R.S. Rules Crim.Proc., Rule 22.5
Rule 22.5. Discharging a Jury
Currentness
(a) Generally. The court must discharge the jury:
(1) when its verdict has been recorded under Rule 23;
(2) if the court determines there is no reasonable probability that the jurors can agree upon a verdict; or
(3) when the court determines a necessity exists for its discharge.
(b) Disclosures and Release from Confidentiality. When discharging a jury at the conclusion of the case, the court must advise the jurors that they are released from service. If appropriate, the court must release them from their duty of confidentiality and explain their rights regarding inquiries from counsel, the media, or any person.

Credits

Added Aug. 31, 2017, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
16A A. R. S. Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 22.5, AZ ST RCRP Rule 22.5
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 15, 2024.
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