Deadlocked Jury
/ˈdedˌlɑːkt ˈdʒʊəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A jury that is unable to reach a unanimous or sufficient majority verdict after extended deliberation.
The judge declared a mistrial after the jury became deadlocked.
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- deadlocked jury
- deadlock juries
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Commentary
A deadlocked jury often results in a mistrial; many jurisdictions define specific procedures to resolve such deadlocks, including additional instructions or sequestration.
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