When a jury asks a question during deliberations, can the court respond by informing the jury on the desired points of law?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Montoya, G056877 (Cal. App. 2020):
When a jury asks a question during deliberations, the trial court must respond by informing the jury on the desired points of law. ( 1138.)1 The court has discretion to respond by referring the jury to the original instructions, if they are full and complete, or by providing additional explanation. (People v. Eid (2010) 187 Cal.App.4th 859, 881-882.)
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