What is a "mistrial"?

What is a "mistrial"?

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If the jury hangs or cannot reach a verdict, the judge declares a mistrial. If there was some other procedural mis-step or misconduct within the process, the judge can declare a mistrial. It means the trial is aborted, and depending on the circumstances, it's either over or they have to do the trial again.