After the jurors have retired to consider their verdict the court shall not recall the jurors to hear additional evidence.
RULE 3.430. JURY NOT RECALLABLE TO HEAR ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
- Once the jury has retired to begin deliberations, they cannot be brought back into the courtroom to hear new evidence.
- This is an absolute prohibition, ensuring the evidentiary portion of the trial is closed before deliberations begin.
- This rule contrasts with Rule 3.420, which allows the jury to be recalled for additional or corrected instructions.
- The purpose of this rule is to ensure finality and prevent a trial from becoming a never-ending process of introducing new information after the case has been submitted to the jury.
1968 Adoption. Same as section 919.07, Florida Statutes.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.