Pen. Code, § 1150 · Chapter 4. The Verdict or Finding

Pen. Code, § 1150

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The jury must render a general verdict, except that in a felony case, when they are in doubt as to the legal effect of the facts proved, they may, except upon a trial for libel, find a special verdict.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 390. Effective September 28, 1998.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=1150.
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