CPL 270.45 · Article 270. Jury Trial--formation and Conduct of Jury
Trial jury; when separation permitted
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§ 270.45 Trial jury; when separation permitted.
During the period extending from the time the jurors are sworn to the time they retire to deliberate upon their verdict, the court may in its discretion either permit them to separate during recesses and adjournments or direct that they be continuously kept together during such periods under the supervision of an appropriate public servant or servants. In the latter case, such public servant or servants may not speak to or communicate with any juror concerning any subject connected with the trial nor permit any other person to do so, and must return the jury to the court room at the next designated trial session.
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