When a verdict is entered in either a civil or criminal case and before it is recorded, the jury may be polled, on the requirement of either party, in which case they must be asked severally if it is their verdict; and, if any answer in the negative, the jury must be sent out for further deliberation.
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Section 12-16-4 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 594, P. 712, &Sect;11, Effective April 27, 1978.
Section 12-16-5 - Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 594, P. 712, &Sect;11, Effective April 27, 1978.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.