Criminal Procedures

Trial Process

What happens if a jury cannot reach a decision?

Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure, Rule 31(d), if a jury cannot reach a decision, the trial judge can order the jury to deliberate some more or may declare a mistrial and dismiss the jury.

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