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JURIES ACT 2003 - SECT 41

Discharge of jury without verdict

(1)  The court, at any time during a trial, may discharge a jury without giving a verdict if it is expedient to do so in the interests of justice.
(2)  If a jury is discharged without giving a verdict, the court may order the trial to be held at the same or any future sittings of the court.
(3)  If, during a trial, a judge becomes incapable of proceeding with the trial or directing the discharge of the jury, an officer of the court is to discharge the jury.
(4)  If a jury is discharged under this section, a person arraigned is to remain in custody unless admitted to bail.



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