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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 612.5
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§ 612.5 Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions.
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Rule Text
Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions. The court may, at its discretion, provide the jury with a copy of the written instructions given. However, if the jury requests the court to supply a copy of the written instructions, the court shall supply the jury with a copy.
Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1045, Sec. 1.