How have courts dealt with the issue of juror misconduct?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Centeno, 180 Cal.Rptr.3d 649, 338 P.3d 938, 60 Cal.4th 659 (Cal. 2014):

5 People v. Collins (2010) 49 Cal.4th 175, 242256, 110 Cal.Rptr.3d 384, 232 P.3d 32, involved a claim of juror misconduct. The court's discussion of that claim further articulates the difference between a jury that evaluates the evidence received, and one that relies on information outside the record.

5 People v. Collins (2010) 49 Cal.4th 175, 242256, 110 Cal.Rptr.3d 384, 232 P.3d 32, involved a claim of juror misconduct. The court's discussion of that claim further articulates the difference between a jury that evaluates the evidence received, and one that relies on information outside the record.

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