Evidence and instructions kept by jury during deliberation

Upon retiring for deliberation, a jury may take all exhibits and all papers which have been received as evidence in the case. Copies may be substituted for original documents when, in the opinion of a court, such documents should not be taken from the person possessing them. A jury must also take the instructions of the court. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3654; SDCL, § 23-45-2; SL 1978, ch 178 , § 314.