Deadlocked Jury is a jury that, despite honest attempts, is unable to reach a verdict by the required voting margin. Often, a deadlocked jury will lead to a retrial of the case. [Koon v. United States, 518 US 81 (1996)].

What does it mean when jury is deadlocked?

Almost every state, however, requires that the jury in a criminal trial reach a unanimous verdict. This means that, in most criminal cases, when a jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, it is referred to as a “hung jury,” meaning there were not enough votes in favor of one verdict.

What happens if a jury can't reach a decision?

If the jury can't all agree that the person is guilty or not-guilty, it is a hung jury and the jury is normally discharged.