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Definition: A jury that is unable to reach a unanimous verdict after deliberation. If the jury is deadlocked, the judge declares a mistrial, and the prosecution can choose to retry the case.
Category: Trial Outcomes · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.530 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Hung Jury in Florida
A jury that is unable to reach a unanimous verdict after deliberation. If the jury is deadlocked, the judge declares a mistrial, and the prosecution can choose to retry the case.
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