During the period extending from the time the jurors are sworn to the
time they retire to deliberate upon their verdict, the court may in its
discretion either permit them to separate during recesses and
adjournments or direct that they be continuously kept together during
such periods under the supervision of an appropriate public servant or
servants. In the latter case, such public servant or servants may not
speak to or communicate with any juror concerning any subject connected
with the trial nor permit any other person to do so, and must return the
jury to the court room at the next designated trial session.
Structure New York Laws
Part 2 - The Principal Proceedings
Title J - Prosecution of Indictments in Superior Courts--Plea to Sentence
Article 270 - Jury Trial--Formation and Conduct of Jury
270.05 - Trial Jury; Formation in General.
270.10 - Trial Jury; Challenge to the Panel.
270.15 - Trial Jury; Examination of Prospective Jurors; Challenges Generally.
270.16 - Capital Cases; Individual Questioning for Racial Bias.
270.20 - Trial Jury; Challenge for Cause of an Individual Juror.
270.25 - Trial Jury; Peremptory Challenge of an Individual Juror.
270.30 - Trial Jury; Alternate Jurors.
270.35 - Trial Jury; Discharge of Juror; Replacement by Alternate Juror.
270.40 - Trial Jury; Preliminary Instructions by Court.
270.45 - Trial Jury; When Separation Permitted.