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Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.451 — JUDICIAL COMMENT ON VERDICT · BenchPath

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Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.451

Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.451 · X. CONDUCT OF TRIAL; JURY INSTRUCTIONS

JUDICIAL COMMENT ON VERDICT

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — October 1, 2026 edition

While it is appropriate for the court to thank jurors at the conclusion of a trial for their public service, the court shall not praise or criticize their verdict.

Notes and commentary — not rule text

Committee Notes

1972 Adoption. From ABA Standard 5.6, Trial by Jury.

Source of truth

Edition: October 1, 2026 edition
Official file: https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/10/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf (PDF pages 234)
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