Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.560 · X. CONDUCT OF TRIAL; JURY INSTRUCTIONS
DISCHARGE OF JURORS
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
After the jurors have retired to consider their verdict, the court shall discharge them from the cause when:
(a) their verdict has been received;
(b) on the expiration of such time as the court deems proper, if the court finds there is no reasonable probability that the jurors can agree on a verdict; or
(c) a necessity exists for their discharge. The court may in any event discharge the jurors from the cause if the prosecuting attorney and the defendant consent to the discharge.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Committee Notes
1968 Adoption. Same as section 919.21, Florida Statutes, except (4) omitted.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.
Source of truth
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- October 1, 2026 edition
- Official file
- https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/10/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf (PDF pages 238–239)
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