Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.290

Current through Chapters 1-163 and 165-376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 4.44.290 - Replacement juror procedure

If after the formation of the jury, and before verdict, a juror becomes unable to perform his or her duty, the court may discharge the juror. In that case, unless the parties agree to proceed with the other jurors:

(1) An alternate juror may replace the discharged juror and the jury instructed to start their deliberations anew;

(2) a new juror may be sworn and the trial begin anew; or

(3) the jury may be discharged and a new jury then or afterwards formed.

RCW 4.44.290

2003 c 406 § 16; Code 1881 § 227; 1877 p 48 § 231; 1869 p 56 § 231; RRS § 347.