1.16.030 Information on Any Point of Law

After the jury has retired for deliberation, if they have any disagreement as to any part of the testimony or if they desire a clarification on any point of law arising in the case, they may require an officer to bring the request to the judge. The judge shall then notify all attorneys to the action of the request, but after a conversation with them, he may, at his discretion, provide the requested information. Any attorney disagreeing with the court's decision will be allowed to put his objections on the record. The jury must base their verdict on the testimony and evidence presented during the trial.