§ 921 Polling jury.

When a jury finishes deciding a case, either side in the trial can ask the judge to check with each juror one by one before the verdict becomes official. This is called "polling the jury." The judge will ask each juror directly if they agree with the verdict that was announced.

If every juror says yes, the verdict stands and gets recorded. But if even one juror says no, the whole jury has to go back into the deliberation room and keep discussing the case. This gives everyone a chance to make sure the verdict truly reflects what all the jurors decided, not just what was announced out loud in the courtroom.

This process protects against mistakes or pressure. Sometimes a juror might feel unsure or may have been pressured to agree with the group even if they do not fully support the verdict. Polling gives each person a chance to speak for themselves before the decision becomes final.