Me. R. Crim. P. 31

As amended through February 27, 2023
Rule 31 - Jury Verdict
(a) Return. The verdict shall be unanimous. It shall be returned by the jury to the court in open court, in the presence of the defendant or defendants.
(b) Several Defendants. If there are two or more defendants, the jury at any time during its deliberation may return a verdict or verdicts with respect to a defendant or defendants as to whom it has agreed; if the jury cannot agree with respect to all, the defendant or defendants as to whom it does not agree may be tried again.
(c) Poll of Jury. When a verdict is returned and before it is recorded the jury shall be polled at the request of any party or upon the court's own motion. If upon the poll there is not unanimous concurrence, the jury may be directed to retire for further deliberations or may be discharged.
(d) Verdict on Nonbusiness Days and After Hours. The court may receive a verdict on any nonbusiness day or outside business hours, from a jury that commenced its deliberations on a regular business day.

Me. R. Uni. Crim. P. 31

Last amended effective 11/2/2016.