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2.9-5 Duty to Deliberate
Revised to January 1, 2008
Each of you has taken an
oath to return a true verdict according to the evidence. No one
must be false to that oath, but you have a duty not only as
individuals but also collectively to express your views to the other
jurors and to listen to theirs. That is the strength of the jury
system. Each of you takes with you into the jury deliberation room
your individual experience and wisdom. Your task is to pool that
experience and wisdom in considering the evidence. You do that by
giving your views and listening to the views of others. There must
necessarily be discussion and give and take within the scope of your
oath. That is the way in which agreement is reached.
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