During trial, the court excused the jury for 30 minutes, after admonishing the jurors against premature deliberations, while the court and counsel discussed an imminent holiday recess. With the express consent of both counsel, the court directed a court officer to advise the jurors to return after the weekend, and to remind them of the court's prior admonitions. Delegation of this minor ministerial matter did not constitute an improper delegation of judicial authority and...
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