Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.560
RULE 3.560. DISCHARGE OF JURORS
After the jurors have retired to consider their verdict, the court
shall discharge them from the cause when:
(a) their verdict has been received;
(b) on the expiration of such time as the court deems proper,
if the court finds there is no reasonable probability that the jurors
can agree on a verdict; or
(c) a necessity exists for their discharge.
The court may in any event discharge the jurors from the cause if
the prosecuting attorney and the defendant consent to the
discharge.
Committee Notes
1968 Adoption. Same as section 919.21, Florida Statutes,
except (4) omitted.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.
After the jurors have retired to consider their verdict, the court
shall discharge them from the cause when:
(a) their verdict has been received;
(b) on the expiration of such time as the court deems proper,
if the court finds there is no reasonable probability that the jurors
can agree on a verdict; or
(c) a necessity exists for their discharge.
The court may in any event discharge the jurors from the cause if
the prosecuting attorney and the defendant consent to the
discharge.
Committee Notes
1968 Adoption. Same as section 919.21, Florida Statutes,
except (4) omitted.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.