Within the discretion of the court, a recess of jury deliberations may be held. The jury may be reconvened at the time and place set by the court. In cases in which the jury is not sequestered the judge shall instruct the jury as to the following:
1. That the jurors are not to converse with anyone, including family members or another juror, about the case or on any subject connected with the trial. However, a juror may inform another about the juror's schedule.2. That the jurors are not to form or express an opinion on the case or any subject connected with the trial.3. That the jurors are not to view any place connected with the case or subject connected with the trial.4. That the jurors are not to read, listen to, or watch any news account or other matter relating to the case or other subject connected with the trial.5. That the jurors shall report to the court any communications or attempts to communicate with them on the case or subject connected with the trial.6. On such other matters as the court deems appropriate. When the jury is reconvened, the court, in its discretion, may poll the jury to determine if the jury has complied with the court's instructions.
In cases where the jury has been sequestered the court may instruct the jury on as many of the above matters as are appropriate.
Miss. R. Cir. & Cnty. Ct. 3.11