Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 16. TRIAL

Part 5. Conduct of Jury

Activity Of Court During Jury's Absence

46-16-505. Activity of court during jury's absence. While the jury is absent, the court may adjourn or conduct other business, but it must be open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury until a verdict is returned or the jury discharged.

History: En. 95-1914 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-1914; amd. Sec. 209, Ch. 800, L. 1991.