N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 310.40: Verdict; rendition thereof

§ 310.40 Verdict; rendition thereof.

1. The verdict must be rendered and announced by the foreperson of the

jury in the courtroom in the presence of the court, a prosecutor, the

defendant's counsel and the defendant; provided, however, that where the

foreperson refuses or is unable to render and announce the verdict, the

court may designate another member of the jury to do so.

2. Before rendering and announcing the verdict, the foreperson of the

jury, or such other member of the jury as may be designated by the court

pursuant to subdivision one, must be asked whether the jury has agreed

upon a verdict and must answer in the affirmative.