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General Principles

See also: Jury Deliberations

During the deliberations of a jury, they are permitted to submit questions to the court and counsel. Jury questions indicate some of the problems the jurors are having in deliberating and seek help from the trial judge.^[1]

Procedure in Considering Questions

When a judge receives a question from the jury, they should:^[2]

read the communication in open court in the presence of all parties;
give counsel an opportunity to make submissions in open court prior to dealing with the question;
answer the question for the jury in open court in the presence of all parties.

Importance of Answers

Answers to questions carry "an influence far exceeding instructions given."^[3]

Unclear Question

Where a jury question is unclear, the judge should seek clarification before attempting to provide an answer.^[4]

Requirements of Answer

Jury questions must be answered "clearly, correctly and comprehensively."^[5]

A proper answer should improve the jury’s “understanding of the particular aspects of the evidence that bear on their decision on each essential issue in the case.”^[6]

However, the response should be timely as well. Delay without instructions the jury to cease deliberations where the question reflects a misunderstanding is open to risk of corrupting the verdict.^[7]

In responding to a jury question, it is often advisable that the judge invite the jury to return with further questions if the response does not assist.^[8]

Mode of Communication with Jury

A judge should not communicate with the jury by sending notes with unsolicited information without the input on counsel.^[9]

Effects of Errors

Any errors in a response to a jury cannot be remedied simply by referring back to the correctness of original charge.^[10]

Improper Answers

An answer should never discourage further questions on any subject.^[11]

Specific Problems

In answering a question regarding the standard of proof of "beyond a reasonable doubt", there is nothing per se wrong with simply reciting the standard anew.^[12]

It is an inadequate answer to respond "yes" to the jury question that I asked "do we consider all of the evidence for all charges?."^[13]

Answer Need Not Conform to Theory of Parties

A question may find it necessary to "instruct the jury in a manner that does not accord with the theory advanced by either Crown or defence counsel."^[14] This is permissible because the jury is not bound by the opposing theories of Crown and defence.^[15] However, limitations exist on this flexibility for the purpose of preserving trial fairness.^[16]

Speed of Constructing Answers

The parties should act carefully in providing answers. The trial judge should not rush parties to get it done quickly.^[17]

↑ R v MT, 2012 ONCA 511 (CanLII), 289 CCC (3d) 115, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 114 (questions "indicate that that at least some jurors are having a problem with an issue in the case.")
R v W(D), 1991 CanLII 93 (SCC), [1991] 1 SCR 742, per Cory J (3:2), at pp. 759-760
R v WDS, 1994 CanLII 76 (SCC), [1994] 3 SCR 521, per Cory J (5:2), at pp. 528-529, at paras 14 to 18
↑ R v Dunbar and Logan, 1982 CanLII 3324 (ON CA), 68 CCC (2d) 13, per Martin JA, at para 34
↑ R v Grandine, 2017 ONCA 718 (CanLII), 355 CCC (3d) 120, per Brown JA (3:0), at para 62
R v Naglik, 1993 CanLII 64 (SCC), [1993] 3 SCR 122, at p. 139
WDS, supra, at para 16
↑ R v Shannon, 2011 BCCA 270 (CanLII), 273 CCC (3d) 80, per Finch JA (3:0)
↑ W(D), supra, at pp. 759-760
WDS, supra, at pp. 528, 530 (SCR) - it is judge's obligation to answer "fully" and "properly" with the assistance of counsel
R v Layton, 2009 SCC 36 (CanLII), [2009] 2 SCR 540, per Rothstein J (5:2), at para 20
Grandine, supra, at para 62
R v Stubbs, 2013 ONCA 514 (CanLII), 300 CCC (3d) 181, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 95
↑ R v PJB, 2012 ONCA 730 (CanLII), 97 CR (6th) 195, per Watt JA, at para 44
↑ R v Ellis, 2013 ONCA 9 (CanLII), 293 CCC (3d) 541, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 42
↑ R v Layton, 2008 MBCA 118 (CanLII), 238 CCC (3d) 70, per Hamilton JA
↑ R v Edwards, 2002 CanLII 41587 (ON CA), 165 OAC 133, per curiam (3:0)
↑ S(WD), supra, at pp. 530 to 531 (SCR)
↑ R v Layton, 2009 SCC 36 (CanLII), [2009] 2 SCR 540, per Rothstein J (5:2), at para 33
↑ Layton, ibid.{{atsL|24qq0|29|, 32
↑ R v Melvin, 2016 NSCA 52 (CanLII), NSJ No 239, per Farrar JA, at paras 52 to 53
↑ R v Ranger, 2003 CanLII 32900 (ON CA), 178 CCC (3d) 375, per Charron JA (3:0), at para 135
Grandine, supra, at para 63
↑ Grandine, supra, at para 63
↑ Grandine, supra, at para 63
R v Largie, 2010 ONCA 548 (CanLII), 258 CCC (3d) 297, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 161
↑ R v Cudjoe, 2009 ONCA 543 (CanLII), 68 CR (6th) 86, per Watt JA, at para 134 ("Jury trials, especially the composition of jury instructions, are challenging work for all concerned. It makes little sense to sacrifice accuracy and completeness for immediacy of response. Questions from jurors that arise late in the evening, especially after a full day or longer of deliberations, may be better answered the following morning when everyone returns to their task more refreshed:... . Mistakes are as easily avoided as they are made. There is little point in rushing to make them. Stopwatch justice comes at too high a price. ")
R v Chahal, 2008 BCCA 529 (CanLII), 240 CCC (3d) 363, per Smith JA, at para 40

Replaying Trial Recordings

Requests to Replay Testimony

Jurors may ask to have parts of the evidence played back to them for the purpose of orefreshing their memory.^[1]

All replaying of the evidence must be done on the record and in the presence of the accused.^[2]

Where there is a request to replay portions of evidence, the replay must be done on the record so that an appellate court can determine whether the portions were given proper context.^[3]

Replay Segments Only

The response to any request to replay the specific subjects of the evidence or the evidence as a whole should "include all the evidence of the witness on the subject or generally."^[4]

When specific subject matters are requested for playback, it is necessary that all segments on the subject-matter on direct, cross-examination and re-direct should be played.^[5] This should be done even if the jury just asks for the direct examination.^[6]

However, if the jury insists that they do not wish to have all the evidence on the area it may not be necessary.^[7]

It is improper for the judge to insist that the jury listen to the entirety of the witness' evidence when they only wish to hear on it. ^[8]

Disclosing Transcripts

It is not inappropriate for the jury to be provided at their request with partial transcripts as they are available.^[9]

Reviewing Transcripts

It is essential that the jury be notified that of their right to have the testimony played back to them should they request a transcript but are notified that transcripts are not available.^[10]

Where the jury receives transcripts of only parts of the evidence, they may need to be reminded that they must not lose sight that they must consider all the evidence, and not just the parts transcribed.^[11]

Request for Copy of a Closing Address

The jury has a right to request the replay jury address.^[12]

Where the jury requests a copy of the Crown closing, there is no obligation to provide a copy of the Defence closing.^[13]

↑ R v A(J), 1996 CanLII 1201 (ON CA), 112 CCC (3d) 528, per LaBrosse JA R v Dorset, 1980 ABCA 246 (CanLII), 54 CCC (2d) 490, per Harradence JA
↑ R v Lalande, 1999 CanLII 2388 (ON CA), 138 CCC (3d) 441, per Borins JA
↑ Lalande, ibid. ("...measures must be taken to ensure that tape recorded testimony is replayed for a jury in open court, in the presence of the defendant, the trial judge and counsel, and that a proper record is made of what takes place throughout the playback proceedings.")
↑ R v JB, 2019 ONCA 591 (CanLII), 378 CCC (3d) 302, per Watt JA, at para 69
↑ R v Olbey, 1979 CanLII 61 (SCC), [1980] 1 SCR 1008
R v Bell, Christiansen, Coolen and MacDonald, 1973 CanLII 1555 (NSCA), 14 CCC (2d) 225, per Cooper JA
↑ R v D(D), 1998 CanLII 14607 (ON CA), 129 CCC (3d) 506, per Finlayson JA
↑ R v Hobart, Fogel and Doolin, 1982 CanLII 1975 (ON CA), 65 CCC (2d) 518, per Martin JA
↑ R v Callaghan (CA), 1991 CanLII 7234 (ON CA), 9 CR (4th) 264, per Krever JA
↑ R v Lamirande, 2002 MBCA 41 (CanLII), 164 CCC (3d) 299, per Scott CJ
↑ R v Toms, 2003 CanLII 31577 (ON CA), 174 CCC (3d) 87, per Carthy JA, at para 6
↑ R v Hoang, 1999 BCCA 697 (CanLII), 140 CCC (3d) 226, per Ryan JA
↑ R v Smith, 1975 CanLII 1384 (BCCA), 25 CCC (2d) 270
↑ R v Ferguson, 2001 SCC 6 (CanLII), [2001] 1 SCR 281, per Major J

Failing to Answer Jury Questions

Where a jury asks a question and then withdraws before it is answered by the judge will not render the verdict invalid. The judge need not answer the question for the jury.^[1] However, should the question reveal a legal misapprehension, the judge should give a correction instruction and give an opportunity to reconsider its verdict.^[2]

A jury may withdraw a question simply by announcing it is ready to give a verdict.^[3]

It may be recommended that once the jury is ready despite not having the question answered, that the court canvas both counsel and the jury about whether the question should still be answered.^[4]

↑ R v Sit, 1989 CanLII 7194 (ON CA), 47 CCC (3d) 45, per Finlayson JA (2:1), at pp. 57-58
see also R v Ellis, 2013 ONCA 9 (CanLII), 293 CCC (3d) 541, per Watt JA (3:0)
↑ Ellis, ibid.
↑ R v Lavoie, 1990 CanLII 4038 (NB CA), 107 NBR (2d) 181, per Hoyt JA (3:0)
↑ R v Jones, 2011 ONCA 584 (CanLII), 277 CCC (3d) 143, per Laskin JA (3:0), at paras 55, 56

[1] R v MT, 2012 ONCA 511 (CanLII), 289 CCC (3d) 115, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 114 (questions "indicate that that at least some jurors are having a problem with an issue in the case.")
R v W(D), 1991 CanLII 93 (SCC), [1991] 1 SCR 742, per Cory J (3:2), at pp. 759-760
R v WDS, 1994 CanLII 76 (SCC), [1994] 3 SCR 521, per Cory J (5:2), at pp. 528-529, at paras 14 to 18

[2] R v Dunbar and Logan, 1982 CanLII 3324 (ON CA), 68 CCC (2d) 13, per Martin JA, at para 34

[3] R v Grandine, 2017 ONCA 718 (CanLII), 355 CCC (3d) 120, per Brown JA (3:0), at para 62
R v Naglik, 1993 CanLII 64 (SCC), [1993] 3 SCR 122, at p. 139
WDS, supra, at para 16

[4] R v Shannon, 2011 BCCA 270 (CanLII), 273 CCC (3d) 80, per Finch JA (3:0)

[5] W(D), supra, at pp. 759-760
WDS, supra, at pp. 528, 530 (SCR) - it is judge's obligation to answer "fully" and "properly" with the assistance of counsel
R v Layton, 2009 SCC 36 (CanLII), [2009] 2 SCR 540, per Rothstein J (5:2), at para 20
Grandine, supra, at para 62
R v Stubbs, 2013 ONCA 514 (CanLII), 300 CCC (3d) 181, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 95

[6] R v PJB, 2012 ONCA 730 (CanLII), 97 CR (6th) 195, per Watt JA, at para 44

[7] R v Ellis, 2013 ONCA 9 (CanLII), 293 CCC (3d) 541, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 42

[8] R v Layton, 2008 MBCA 118 (CanLII), 238 CCC (3d) 70, per Hamilton JA

[9] R v Edwards, 2002 CanLII 41587 (ON CA), 165 OAC 133, per curiam (3:0)

[10] S(WD), supra, at pp. 530 to 531 (SCR)

[11] R v Layton, 2009 SCC 36 (CanLII), [2009] 2 SCR 540, per Rothstein J (5:2), at para 33

[12] Layton, ibid.{{atsL|24qq0|29|, 32

[13] R v Melvin, 2016 NSCA 52 (CanLII), NSJ No 239, per Farrar JA, at paras 52 to 53

[14] R v Ranger, 2003 CanLII 32900 (ON CA), 178 CCC (3d) 375, per Charron JA (3:0), at para 135
Grandine, supra, at para 63

[15] Grandine, supra, at para 63

[16] Grandine, supra, at para 63
R v Largie, 2010 ONCA 548 (CanLII), 258 CCC (3d) 297, per Watt JA (3:0), at para 161

[17] R v Cudjoe, 2009 ONCA 543 (CanLII), 68 CR (6th) 86, per Watt JA, at para 134 ("Jury trials, especially the composition of jury instructions, are challenging work for all concerned. It makes little sense to sacrifice accuracy and completeness for immediacy of response. Questions from jurors that arise late in the evening, especially after a full day or longer of deliberations, may be better answered the following morning when everyone returns to their task more refreshed:... . Mistakes are as easily avoided as they are made. There is little point in rushing to make them. Stopwatch justice comes at too high a price. ")
R v Chahal, 2008 BCCA 529 (CanLII), 240 CCC (3d) 363, per Smith JA, at para 40

[18] R v A(J), 1996 CanLII 1201 (ON CA), 112 CCC (3d) 528, per LaBrosse JA R v Dorset, 1980 ABCA 246 (CanLII), 54 CCC (2d) 490, per Harradence JA

[19] R v Lalande, 1999 CanLII 2388 (ON CA), 138 CCC (3d) 441, per Borins JA

[20] Lalande, ibid. ("...measures must be taken to ensure that tape recorded testimony is replayed for a jury in open court, in the presence of the defendant, the trial judge and counsel, and that a proper record is made of what takes place throughout the playback proceedings.")

[21] R v JB, 2019 ONCA 591 (CanLII), 378 CCC (3d) 302, per Watt JA, at para 69

[22] R v Olbey, 1979 CanLII 61 (SCC), [1980] 1 SCR 1008
R v Bell, Christiansen, Coolen and MacDonald, 1973 CanLII 1555 (NSCA), 14 CCC (2d) 225, per Cooper JA

[23] R v D(D), 1998 CanLII 14607 (ON CA), 129 CCC (3d) 506, per Finlayson JA

[24] R v Hobart, Fogel and Doolin, 1982 CanLII 1975 (ON CA), 65 CCC (2d) 518, per Martin JA

[25] R v Callaghan (CA), 1991 CanLII 7234 (ON CA), 9 CR (4th) 264, per Krever JA

[26] R v Lamirande, 2002 MBCA 41 (CanLII), 164 CCC (3d) 299, per Scott CJ

[27] R v Toms, 2003 CanLII 31577 (ON CA), 174 CCC (3d) 87, per Carthy JA, at para 6

[28] R v Hoang, 1999 BCCA 697 (CanLII), 140 CCC (3d) 226, per Ryan JA

[29] R v Smith, 1975 CanLII 1384 (BCCA), 25 CCC (2d) 270

[30] R v Ferguson, 2001 SCC 6 (CanLII), [2001] 1 SCR 281, per Major J

[31] R v Sit, 1989 CanLII 7194 (ON CA), 47 CCC (3d) 45, per Finlayson JA (2:1), at pp. 57-58
see also R v Ellis, 2013 ONCA 9 (CanLII), 293 CCC (3d) 541, per Watt JA (3:0)

[32] Ellis, ibid.

[33] R v Lavoie, 1990 CanLII 4038 (NB CA), 107 NBR (2d) 181, per Hoyt JA (3:0)

[34] R v Jones, 2011 ONCA 584 (CanLII), 277 CCC (3d) 143, per Laskin JA (3:0), at paras 55, 56

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+[[fr:Questions_du_jury]]
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 During the deliberations of a jury, they are permitted to submit questions to the court and counsel.
 Jury questions indicate some of the problems the jurors are having in deliberating and seek help from the trial judge.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|MT|fs52f|2012 ONCA 511] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}} (3:0){{AtL|fs52f|114}} (questions "indicate that that at least some jurors are having a problem with an issue in the case.")<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|MT|fs52f|2012 ONCA 511 (CanLII)|289 CCC (3d) 115}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}} (3:0){{AtL|fs52f|114}} (questions "indicate that that at least some jurors are having a problem with an issue in the case.")<br>
-''R v W(D)'', [http://canlii.ca/t/1fsm9 1991 CanLII 93] (SCC), [1991] 1 SCR 742{{perSCC|Cory J}} (3:2){{Atps|759-760}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|W(D)|1fsm9|1991 CanLII 93 (SCC)|[1991] 1 SCR 742}}{{perSCC|Cory J}} (3:2){{Atps|759-760}}<br>
-''R v WDS'', [http://canlii.ca/t/1frq0 1994 CanLII 76] (SCC), [1994] 3 SCR 521{{perSCC|Cory J}} (5:2){{atps|528-529}}{{atsL|1frq0|14| to 18}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|WDS|1frq0|1994 CanLII 76 (SCC)|[1994] 3 SCR 521}}{{perSCC|Cory J}} (5:2){{atps|528-529}}{{atsL|1frq0|14| to 18}}<br>
 </ref>
 ; Procedure in Considering Questions
 When a judge receives a question from the jury, they should:<ref>
-''R v Dunbar and Logan'' (1982), [http://canlii.ca/t/gb3gd 1982 CanLII 3324] (ON CA){{perONCA-H|Martin JA}}{{atL|gb3gd|34}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Dunbar and Logan|gb3gd|1982 CanLII 3324 (ON CA)|68 CCC (2d) 13}}{{perONCA-H|Martin JA}}{{atL|gb3gd|34}}
 </ref>
 # read the communication in open court in the presence of all parties;
@@ Line 19: / Line 21: @@
 ; Importance of Answers
-Answers to questions carry "an influence far exceeding instructions given".<ref>
+Answers to questions carry "an influence far exceeding instructions given."<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Grandine|h5zqf|2017 ONCA 718] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Brown JA}} (3:0){{atL|h5zqf|62}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Grandine|h5zqf|2017 ONCA 718 (CanLII)|355 CCC (3d) 120}}{{perONCA|Brown JA}} (3:0){{atL|h5zqf|62}}<br>
-''R v Naglik'', [http://canlii.ca/t/1fs0h 1993 CanLII 64] (SCC), [1993] 3 SCR 122{{Plurality}}{{atp|139}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Naglik|1fs0h|1993 CanLII 64 (SCC)|[1993] 3 SCR 122}}{{Plurality}}{{atp|139}}<br>
 {{supra1|WDS}}{{atL|1frq0|16}}<br>
 </ref>
@@ Line 27: / Line 29: @@
 ; Unclear Question
 Where a jury question is unclear, the judge should seek clarification before attempting to provide an answer.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Shannon|fltfr|2011 BCCA 270] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perBCCA|Finch JA}} (3:0)</ref>
+{{CanLIIRP|Shannon|fltfr|2011 BCCA 270 (CanLII)|273 CCC (3d) 80}}{{perBCCA|Finch JA}} (3:0)</ref>
 ; Requirements of Answer
-Jury questions must be answered "clearly, correctly and comprehensively".<ref>
+Jury questions must be answered "clearly, correctly and comprehensively."<ref>
 {{supra1|W(D)}}{{atps|759-760}}<br>
 {{supra1|WDS}}{{atps|528, 530}} (SCR) - it is judge's obligation to answer "fully" and "properly" with the assistance of counsel<br>
-''R v Layton'', [http://canlii.ca/t/24qq0 2009 SCC 36] (CanLII), [2009] 2 SCR 540{{perSCC|Rothstein J}} (5:2){{atL|24qq0|20}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Layton|24qq0|2009 SCC 36 (CanLII)|[2009] 2 SCR 540}}{{perSCC|Rothstein J}} (5:2){{atL|24qq0|20}}<br>
 {{supra1|Grandine}}{{atL|h5zqf|62}}<br>
-{{CanLIIR|Stubbs|g01lb|2013 ONCA 514] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}} (3:0){{atL|g01lb|95}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Stubbs|g01lb|2013 ONCA 514 (CanLII)|300 CCC (3d) 181}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}} (3:0){{atL|g01lb|95}}<br>
 </ref>
 A proper answer should improve the jury’s “understanding of the particular aspects of the evidence that bear on their decision on each essential issue in the case.”<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|PJB|ftj2j|2012 ONCA 730}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}}{{atL|ftj2j|44}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|PJB|ftj2j|2012 ONCA 730 (CanLII)|97 CR (6th) 195}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}}{{atL|ftj2j|44}}<br>
 </ref>
 However, the response should be timely as well. Delay without instructions the jury to cease deliberations where the question reflects a misunderstanding is open to risk of corrupting the verdict.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Ellis|fvkr6|2013 ONCA 9] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}} (3:0){{atL|fvkr6|42}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Ellis|fvkr6|2013 ONCA 9 (CanLII)|293 CCC (3d) 541}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}} (3:0){{atL|fvkr6|42}}<br>
 </ref>
 In responding to a jury question, it is often advisable that the judge invite the jury to return with further questions if the response does not assist.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Layton|217bw|2008 MBCA 118] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perMBCA|Hamilton JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Layton|217bw|2008 MBCA 118 (CanLII)|238 CCC (3d) 70}}{{perMBCA|Hamilton JA}}
 </ref>
 ; Mode of Communication with Jury
 A judge should not communicate with the jury by sending notes with unsolicited information without the input on counsel.<ref>
-''R v Edwards'', [http://canlii.ca/t/1clsl 2002 CanLII 41587] (ON CA){{TheCourtONCA}} (3:0)
+{{CanLIIRP|Edwards|1clsl|2002 CanLII 41587 (ON CA)|165 OAC 133}}{{TheCourtONCA}} (3:0)
 </ref>
@@ Line 61: / Line 63: @@
 ; Improper Answers
 An answer should never discourage further questions on any subject.<ref>
-''R v Layton'', [2009] 2 SCR 540, [http://canlii.ca/t/24qq0 2009 SCC 36] (CanLII){{perSCC|Rothstein J}} (5:2){{atL|24qq0|33}}</ref>
+{{CanLIIRP|Layton|24qq0|2009 SCC 36 (CanLII)|[2009] 2 SCR 540}}{{perSCC|Rothstein J}} (5:2){{atL|24qq0|33}}</ref>
 ; Specific Problems
@@ Line 67: / Line 69: @@
 {{ibid1|Layton}}{{atsL|24qq0|29|, {{atsL-np|24qq0|32|}}</ref>
-It is an inadequate answer to respond "yes" to the jury question that I asked "do we consider all of the evidence for all charges?".<ref>
+It is an inadequate answer to respond "yes" to the jury question that I asked "do we consider all of the evidence for all charges?."<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Melvin|gs0t1|2016 NSCA 52}}{{perNSCA|Farrar JA}}{{atsL|gs0t1|52| to 53}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Melvin|gs0t1|2016 NSCA 52 (CanLII)|NSJ No 239}}{{perNSCA|Farrar JA}}{{atsL|gs0t1|52| to 53}}
 </ref>
 ; Answer Need Not Conform to Theory of Parties
-A question may find it necessary to "instruct the jury in a manner that does not accord with the theory advanced by either Crown or defence counsel".<ref>
+A question may find it necessary to "instruct the jury in a manner that does not accord with the theory advanced by either Crown or defence counsel."<ref>
-''R v Ranger'', [http://canlii.ca/t/5xwr 2003 CanLII 32900] (ONCA){{perONCA|Charron JA}} (3:0){{atL|5xwr|135}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Ranger|5xwr|2003 CanLII 32900 (ON CA)|178 CCC (3d) 375}}{{perONCA|Charron JA}} (3:0){{atL|5xwr|135}}<br>
 {{supra1|Grandine}}{{atL|h5zqf|63}}<br>
 </ref>
@@ Line 81: / Line 83: @@
 However, limitations exist on this flexibility for the purpose of preserving trial fairness.<ref>
 {{supra1|Grandine}}{{atL|h5zqf|63}}<br>
-{{CanLIIR|Largie|2c14p|2010 ONCA 548] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}} (3:0){{atL|2c14p|161}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Largie|2c14p|2010 ONCA 548 (CanLII)|258 CCC (3d) 297}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}} (3:0){{atL|2c14p|161}}<br>
+</ref>
+; Speed of Constructing Answers
+The parties should act carefully in providing answers. The trial judge should not rush parties to get it done quickly.<ref>
+{{CanLIIRP|Cudjoe|2476q|2009 ONCA 543 (CanLII)|68 CR (6th) 86}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}}{{AtL|2476q|134}} ("Jury trials, especially the composition of jury instructions, are challenging work for all concerned.  It makes little sense to sacrifice accuracy and completeness for immediacy of response.  Questions from jurors that arise late in the evening, especially after a full day or longer of deliberations, may be better answered the following morning when everyone returns to their task more refreshed:... .  Mistakes are as easily avoided as they are made.  There is little point in rushing to make them.  Stopwatch justice comes at too high a price. ")<Br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Chahal|21xxs|2008 BCCA 529 (CanLII)|240 CCC (3d) 363}}{{perBCCA|Smith JA}}{{atL|21xxs|40}}<br>
 </ref>
@@ Line 89: / Line 97: @@
 ; Requests to Replay Testimony
 Jurors may ask to have parts of the evidence played back to them for the purpose of orefreshing their memory.<Ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|A(J)|6j83|1996 CanLII 1201 (ON CA)|, 1996 112 CCC (3d) 528 (ONCA)}}{{perONCA-H|LaBrosse JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|A(J)|6j83|1996 CanLII 1201 (ON CA)|112 CCC (3d) 528}}{{perONCA-H|LaBrosse JA}}
-{{CanLIIRP|Dorset|fp63q|1980 ABCA 246 (CanLII)|, 54 CCC (2d) 490}}{{perABCA-H|Harradence JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Dorset|fp63q|1980 ABCA 246 (CanLII)|54 CCC (2d) 490}}{{perABCA-H|Harradence JA}}
 </ref>
 All replaying of the evidence must be done on the record and in the presence of the accused.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Lalande|1f9np|1999 CanLII 2388 (ON CA)}}{{perONCA|Borins JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Lalande|1f9np|1999 CanLII 2388 (ON CA)|138 CCC (3d) 441}}{{perONCA|Borins JA}}
 </ref>
 Where there is a request to replay portions of evidence, the replay must be done on the record so that an appellate court can determine whether the portions were given proper context.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Lalande|1f9np|1999 CanLII 2388 (ON CA)}}{{perONCA|Borins JA}} ("...measures must be taken to ensure that tape recorded testimony is replayed for a jury in open court, in the presence of the defendant, the trial judge and counsel, and that a proper record is made of what takes place throughout the playback proceedings.")
+{{ibid1|Lalande}} ("...measures must be taken to ensure that tape recorded testimony is replayed for a jury in open court, in the presence of the defendant, the trial judge and counsel, and that a proper record is made of what takes place throughout the playback proceedings.")
 </ref>
 ; Replay Segments Only
-The response to any request to replay the specific subjects of the evidence or the evidence as a whole should "include all the evidence of the witness on the subject or generally".<ref>
+The response to any request to replay the specific subjects of the evidence or the evidence as a whole should "include all the evidence of the witness on the subject or generally."<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|JB|j1dqp|2019 ONCA 591 (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}}{{atL|j1dqp|69}}
+{{CanLIIRP|JB|j1dqp|2019 ONCA 591 (CanLII)|378 CCC (3d) 302}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}}{{atL|j1dqp|69}}
 </ref>
 When specific subject matters are requested for playback, it is necessary that all segments on the subject-matter on direct, cross-examination and re-direct should be played.<ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Olbey|1tx9f|1979 CanLII 61 (SCC), [1980] 1 SCR 1008}}<br>/
+{{CanLIIRP|Olbey|1tx9f|1979 CanLII 61 (SCC)|[1980] 1 SCR 1008}}<br>
-Bell, Christiansen, Coolen and MacDonald, 1973 CanLII 1555 (NS CA), <http://canlii.ca/t/htxrw  1973 14 CCC (2d) 225}}{{perONCA|Cooper JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Bell, Christiansen, Coolen and MacDonald|htxrw|1973 CanLII 1555 (NSCA)|14 CCC (2d) 225}}{{perONCA|Cooper JA}}
 </ref>
 This should be done even if the jury just asks for the direct examination.<ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|D(D)|1v98n|1998 CanLII 14607 (ON CA)|, 1998 129 CCC (3d) 506 (ONCA)}}{{perONCA|Finlayson JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|D(D)|1v98n|1998 CanLII 14607 (ON CA)|129 CCC (3d) 506}}{{perONCA|Finlayson JA}}
 </ref>
 However, if the jury insists that they do not wish to have all the evidence on the area it may not be necessary.<ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Hobart, Fogel and Doolin|g1bbg|1982 CanLII 1975 (ON CA)|, 1982 65 CCC 2d 518}}{{perONCA-H|Martin JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Hobart, Fogel and Doolin|g1bbg|1982 CanLII 1975 (ON CA)|65 CCC (2d) 518}}{{perONCA-H|Martin JA}}
 </ref>
 It is improper for the judge to insist that the jury listen to the entirety of the witness' evidence when they only wish to hear on it. <ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Callaghan (C.A.)|g191d|1991 CanLII 7234 (ON CA)}}{{perONCA-H|Krever JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Callaghan (CA)|g191d|1991 CanLII 7234 (ON CA)|9 CR (4th) 264}}{{perONCA-H|Krever JA}}
 </ref>
 ; Disclosing Transcripts
 It is not inappropriate for the jury to be provided at their request with partial transcripts as they are available.<Ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Lamirande|1dj62|2002 MBCA 41 (CanLII)|, 164 CCC (3d) 299}}{{perMBCA|Scott CJ}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Lamirande|1dj62|2002 MBCA 41 (CanLII)|164 CCC (3d) 299}}{{perMBCA|Scott CJ}}
 </ref>
 ; Reviewing Transcripts
 It is essential that the jury be notified that of their right to have the testimony played back to them should they request a transcript but are notified that transcripts are not available.<Ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Toms|1bv0t|2003 CanLII 31577 (ON CA)}}{{perONCA|Carthy JA}}{{AtL|1bv0t|6}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Toms|1bv0t|2003 CanLII 31577 (ON CA)|174 CCC (3d) 87}}{{perONCA|Carthy JA}}{{AtL|1bv0t|6}}
 </ref>
 Where the jury receives transcripts of only parts of the evidence, they may need to be reminded that they must not lose sight that they must consider all the evidence, and not just the parts transcribed.<ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Hoang|5423|1999 BCCA 697 (CanLII)|, 1999 140 CCC (3d) 226}}{{perBCCA|Ryan JA}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Hoang|5423|1999 BCCA 697 (CanLII)|140 CCC (3d) 226}}{{perBCCA|Ryan JA}}
 </ref>
 ; Request for Copy of a Closing Address
 The jury has a right to request the replay jury address.<ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Smith|gcr5q|1975 CanLII 1384 (BC CA)|, 25 CCC (2d) 270}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Smith|gcr5q|1975 CanLII 1384 (BCCA)|25 CCC (2d) 270}}<br>
 </ref>
 Where the jury requests a copy of the Crown closing, there is no obligation to provide a copy of the Defence closing.<ref>
-{{CanLIIRP|Ferguson|523p|2001 SCC 6 (CanLII)|, [2001] 1 SCR 281}}{{perSCC|Major J}}
+{{CanLIIRP|Ferguson|523p|2001 SCC 6 (CanLII)|[2001] 1 SCR 281}}{{perSCC-H|Major J}}
 </ref>
@@ Line 149: / Line 157: @@
 ==Failing to Answer Jury Questions==
 Where a jury asks a question and then withdraws before it is answered by the judge will not render the verdict invalid. The judge need not answer the question for the jury.<ref>
-''R v Sit'' (1989) 47 CCC (3d) 45 (ONCA), [http://canlii.ca/t/gbmxf 1989 CanLII 7194] (ON CA){{perONCA|Finlayson JA}} (2:1){{Atps|57-58}}<br>
+{{CanLIIRP|Sit|gbmxf|1989 CanLII 7194 (ON CA)|47 CCC (3d) 45}}{{perONCA|Finlayson JA}} (2:1){{Atps|57-58}}<br>
-see also {{CanLIIR|Ellis|fvkr6|2013 ONCA 9] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Watt JA}} (3:0)</ref>
+see also {{CanLIIRP|Ellis|fvkr6|2013 ONCA 9 (CanLII)|293 CCC (3d) 541}}{{perONCA-H|Watt JA}} (3:0)</ref>
 However, should the question reveal a legal misapprehension, the judge should give a correction instruction and give an opportunity to reconsider its verdict.<Ref>
 {{ibid1|Ellis}}
@@ Line 156: / Line 164: @@
 A jury may withdraw a question simply by announcing it is ready to give a verdict.<ref>
-''R v Lavoie'', [http://canlii.ca/t/1vqtz 1990 CanLII 4038] (NB CA), (1990), 107 N.B.R. (2d) 181 (N.B.C.A.){{perNBCA|Hoyt JA}} (3:0)</ref>
+{{CanLIIRP|Lavoie|1vqtz|1990 CanLII 4038 (NB CA)|107 NBR (2d) 181}}{{perNBCA|Hoyt JA}} (3:0)</ref>
 It may be recommended that once the jury is ready despite not having the question answered, that the court canvas both counsel and the jury about whether the question should still be answered.<ref>
-{{CanLIIR|Jones|fn197|2011 ONCA 584] (CanLII) (CanLII)}}{{perONCA|Laskin JA}} (3:0){{atsL|fn197|55|, 56}}</ref>
+{{CanLIIRP|Jones|fn197|2011 ONCA 584 (CanLII)|277 CCC (3d) 143}}{{perONCA|Laskin JA}} (3:0){{atsL|fn197|55|, 56}}</ref>
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