If a juror, after he is sworn, be unable, from any cause, to perform his duty, the court may, in its discretion, cause another qualified juror to be sworn in his place. And in any criminal case the court may discharge the jury, when it appears that they cannot agree in a verdict, or that there is manifest necessity for such discharge.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure
Article 3. Trial of Criminal Cases
§62-3-2. Presence of Accused During Trial; Arraignment; Plea
§62-3-3. Selection of Jury in Felony Cases; Striking Jurors; Alternate Jurors
§62-3-6. Custody of Jury; Board and Lodging of Jurors; Conversation With Jurors
§62-3-7. Filling Vacancy in Jury; Discharge of Jury
§62-3-14. Conviction of Part of Offense Charged in Indictment
§62-3-15. Verdict and Sentence in Murder Cases
§62-3-16. Verdicts Jury May Find on Indictments for Homicide or Assault
§62-3-17. Verdicts Jury May Find in Prosecution for Larceny
§62-3-18. Conviction of Attempt on Trial for Felony; Effect of General Verdict of Not Guilty
§62-3-19. Faulty Counts in Indictment