Utah § 77-17-9 Separation or sequestration of jurors -- Oath of officer having custody.

Utah Statutes

§ 77-17-9 — Separation or sequestration of jurors -- Oath of officer having custody.

Utah § 77-17-9

Title 77Utah Code of Criminal Procedure

Ch. 77-17The Trial

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Utah Code Ann. § 77-17-9 (2026).

Text

(1)The court, at any time before the submission of the case to the jury, may permit the jury to separate or order that it be sequestered in charge of a proper officer.

(2)If the jury is sequestered, the officer:

(2)(a) shall be sworn to keep the jurors together until the next meeting of the court, to prevent any person from speaking or communicating with them;

(2)(b) may not communicate with the jurors on any subject connected with the trial; and

(2)(c) shall return the jury to the court pursuant to its order.

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(1) The court, at any time before the submission of the case to the jury, may permit the jury to separate or order that it be sequestered in charge of a proper officer.
(2) If the jury is sequestered, the officer:
(2)(a) shall be sworn to keep the jurors together until the next meeting of the court, to prevent any person from speaking or communicating with them;
(2)(b) may not communicate with the jurors on any subject connected with the trial; and
(2)(c) shall return the jury to the court pursuant to its order.