Whenever a jury is, by order of the court, kept together without separation during any night or for any unusual length of time, it is the duty of the sheriff, with the approval of the court, at the expense of the state, to provide for the jurors and the bailiffs or deputy sheriffs in charge of or attending said jury suitable lodging and meals. If a jury composed of both men and women is kept together overnight, separate lodging shall be provided for jurors of each sex.
A separation solely by reason of sex, while in the custody of bailiffs or deputy sheriffs, shall not create a presumption of prejudice to an accused, but on the contrary it shall be prima facie presumed that the accused was not prejudiced by reason of the separation of the jury by sexes.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-16-1 - When Words "Jury" or "Juries" Include Court or Judge.
Section 12-16-2 - Persons Exempted From Jury Duty.
Section 12-16-4 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 594, P. 712, &Sect;11, Effective April 27, 1978.
Section 12-16-5 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 594, P. 712, &Sect;11, Effective April 27, 1978.
Section 12-16-6 - Duty of Court to Ascertain Qualifications Before Administering Oath to Jurors.
Section 12-16-8 - Employees Excused From Employment; Compensation; Postponement of Service.
Section 12-16-8.1 - Discharge of Employee or Adverse Employee Action.
Section 12-16-9 - Separation and Sequestration of Jury in Felony Cases.
Section 12-16-11 - Charge of Court to Jury Generally.
Section 12-16-12 - When Charge Must Be Written and Filed in Record.
Section 12-16-13 - Charges Moved for by Parties; Appeals; General Charges.
Section 12-16-14 - Taking of Written Evidence by Jury on Retirement.
Section 12-16-15 - Polling of Jurors and Proceedings Thereupon.