Section 1.14 Generally

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1. (§1.14) Generally

In general, trial judges may exercise discretion over whether to allow the jury to review, during deliberations, exhibits that have been properly admitted into evidence. State v. Roberts, 948 S.W.2d 577, 596 (Mo. banc 1997); Lester v. Sayles, 850 S.W.2d 858, 863 (Mo. banc 1993). It is error for a trial court to allow exhibits or other articles that have not been admitted into evidence to be sent to the jury room. Lester, 850 S.W.2d at 863. The jury should never receive evidence not...