This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 812 to enhance the procedures for polling juries in criminal cases. It stipulates that the court must order the clerk to poll the jury if requested by either the state or the defendant. The polling process is to be conducted in writing and in open court, with specific procedures outlined for cases where a verdict has been reached and for cases where no verdict was reached, resulting in a mistrial.

Notably, the bill introduces a new section that allows for polling in cases where a mistrial has been declared, requiring jurors to indicate their verdict on a slip of paper. The language specifies that jurors will write "guilty," "not guilty," or "guilty of a lesser offense," along with their signatures. Additionally, it includes provisions for sealing polling slips and redacting juror names if the court orders their release. The amendments aim to clarify the polling process and ensure transparency while protecting juror confidentiality.