PART VII Solemn Proceedings

Verdict and conviction

100 Verdict of jury.

1

The verdict of the jury, whether the jury are unanimous or not, shall be returned orally by the foreman of the jury unless the court directs a written verdict to be returned.

2

Where the jury are not unanimous in their verdict, the foreman shall announce that fact so that the relative entry may be made in the record.

3

The verdict of the jury may be given orally through the foreman of the jury after consultation in the jury box without the necessity for the jury to retire.