Washington Supreme Court· 11/10/2005

State v. Elmore

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155 Wash. 2d 758

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recognizing that a trial judge might be tempted to influence the jury’s verdict if it inquires into ongoing jury deliberations
recognizing that the trial court has a duty to perform a balanced inquiry, and that it may be necessary to interview the complaining juror or jurors, the accused juror, and all or some of the other members of the jury
“Washington and other courts have granted broad discretion to the trial judge in conducting an investigation of jury problems.’’
noting “both the defendant and the State have a right to an impartial jury”
“The trial court is simply in the best position to evaluate the jurors’ candor.”
\The trial court is simply in the best position to evaluate the jurors' candor.\

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Judges: Bridge, Johnson

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