The court may recall the jurors after they have retired to consider their verdict to give them additional instructions or to correct any erroneous instructions given them. The additional or corrective instructions may be given only after notice to the prosecuting attorney and to counsel for the defendant.
RULE 3.420. RECALL OF JURY FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- The court may recall a deliberating jury to give them additional instructions or to correct a previous error in the instructions.
- This may only be done after giving notice to both the prosecutor and defense counsel, so they can be present and make a record.
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1968 Adoption. Same as section 919.06, Florida Statutes.
1972 Amendment. Same as former rule.