Can a jury take a break during deliberations?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Fields, C058413 (Cal. App. 8/24/2009), C058413 (Cal. App. 2009):
There is nothing inherently improper about a break during deliberations, and such breaks are within the discretion of the trial court. "The jurors sworn to try an action may, in the discretion of the court, be permitted to separate or be kept in charge of a proper officer." (Pen. Code, 1121; see People v. Santamaria (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 269, 276-277 (Santamaria).)
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