{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"617","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 617","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Trial by Jury [607. - 630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Conduct of the Trial [607. - 619.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 21.","effective":null,"html":"<p>While the jury are absent the Court may adjourn from time to time, in respect to other business; but it is nevertheless open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury, until a verdict is rendered or the jury discharged. The Court may direct the jury to bring in a sealed verdict, at the opening of the Court, in case of an agreement during a recess or adjournment for the day.</p>","text":"While the jury are absent the Court may adjourn from time to time, in respect to other business; but it is nevertheless open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury, until a verdict is rendered or the jury discharged. The Court may direct the jury to bring in a sealed verdict, at the opening of the Court, in case of an agreement during a recess or adjournment for the day.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/conduct-of-the-trial-617","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}