North Dakota § 29-22-20 - Sealed verdict - Proceedings upon
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§ 29-22-20. Sealed verdict - Proceedings upon
The court, with the consent of the state's attorney and the defendant, may instruct the jurors that if they should agree upon a verdict during a temporary adjournment of the court, they may sign the same by their foreman, seal it in an envelope, and deliver it to the officer in whose charge they are, after which they may separate until the next convening of the court, at which time they shall reassemble in the jury box. As soon as convenient, the officer shall deliver the sealed verdict to the clerk. When the jurors have reassembled in open court, the envelope must be opened and the same proceedings must be had as upon the reception of other verdicts, except that the consent by the defendant to a sealed verdict constitutes a waiver of the defendant's right to poll the jury as provided in rule 31 of the North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 29-22-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 29-22-20 cover?
Section 29-22-20 ("Sealed verdict - Proceedings upon") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 29-22-20?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 29-22-20" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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