Section 20Part 0 —
Discharge of jury before verdict
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The court may discharge a jury before it has reached a verdict —
if it appears, after the lapse of one hour from the retirement of the jury to consider its verdict, that the jury will be unable to arrive at a verdict;
if the number of the jury is reduced by more than one or in the case of a criminal trial referred to in section 16(3), five;
if for illness or other reason the accused person is unable to remain at the bar; or
for other cause thought by the court to be sufficient.
When a jury is so discharged the court may adjourn the case for further trial at such time as it considers convenient.
Cross References
- Section 16 of Judicature Act
reference to a criminal trial referred to in section 16(3)