51Misconduct concerning jurors

### 51 Misconduct concerning jurors > > (1)  If a person contravenes [section 47](#GS47@EN) , any direction made under [section 47](#GS47@EN) or any condition imposed under [section 50](#GS50@EN)  – > > > > > > (a) the person is guilty of contempt of court and may be punished accordingly; and > > > > > > > (b) the contravention invalidates the proceedings unless the court decides otherwise on being satisfied that the contravention is of a trivial nature and is not likely to prejudice the fair trial of the case. > > > (2)  If the contravention is discovered before judgment, the court may – > > > > > > (a) discharge the jury if it has not already been discharged and order another jury to be sworn for the trial at the same sittings of the court; or > > > > > > > (b) adjourn the trial. > > > (3)  The decision of the court under [subsection (1)(b)](#GS51@Gs1@Hpb@EN) is subject to appeal.