Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure
MCA Title 46 § 46-16-505: Activity of court during jury's absence
What this law says, in plain English
While a jury is absent, the court may adjourn or handle other business but must remain open for matters related to the submitted case until a verdict is returned or jury discharged.
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