California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §612.5: Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions.
What this law says, in plain English
The court must inform the jury that written copies of jury instructions are available when the jury begins deliberations.
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Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions. The court may, at its discretion, provide the jury with a copy of the written instructions given. However, if the jury requests the court to supply a copy of the written instructions, the court shall supply the jury with a copy.
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