Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 217

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 217 - Food and lodging and necessities provided jury ordered to be kept together in criminal case

In criminal cases only, while the jury is kept together, either during the progress of the trial or after their retirement for deliberation, the court may direct the sheriff or marshal to provide the jury with suitable and sufficient food and lodging, or other reasonable necessities. The expenses incurred under this section shall be charged against the Trial Court Operations Fund of the county in which the court is held. All those expenses shall be paid on the order of the court.

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 217

Amended by Stats 2002 ch 784 (SB 1316),s 49, eff. 1/1/2003.