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Section 117: Juror being unable to perform his functions

Criminal Procedure Act · PART V: TRIAL

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117. Juror being unable to perform his functions Where a juror dies or becomes incapable of performing his functions before the verdict— (a) another juror may, with the consent of the accused, be added to the remaining jurors, the accused having his challenges over again as to the jurors who are to be resworn; or (b) the jury may be discharged and a fresh jury charged.

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