46-16-505. Activity of court during jury’s absence. While the jury is absent, the court may adjourn or conduct other business, but it must be open for every purpose connected with the cause submitted to the jury until a verdict is returned or the jury discharged.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 46-16-505

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Court: means a place where justice is judicially administered and includes the judge of the court. See Montana Code 46-1-202
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.