the termination of a trial before its normal conclusion because of a procedural
error, statements by a witness, judge or attorney which prejudice a jury, a deadlock
by a jury without reaching a verdict after lengthy deliberation (a "hung" jury),
or the failure to complete a trial within the time set by the court. When such situations
arise, the judge, either on his own initiative or upon the motion (request) of one
of the parties will "declare a mistrial," dismiss the jury if there is one and direct
that the lawsuit or criminal prosecution be set for trial again, starting from the
beginning.
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