Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.680 · X. CONDUCT OF TRIAL; JURY INSTRUCTIONS
JUDGMENT ON INFORMAL VERDICT
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
If a verdict is rendered from which it can be clearly understood that the jurors intended to acquit the defendant, a judgment of not guilty shall be rendered thereon even though the verdict is defective. No judgment of guilty shall be rendered on a verdict unless the jurors clearly express in it a finding of guilt of the defendant.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Committee Notes
1968 Adoption. Same as section 921.02, Florida Statutes.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.
Source of truth
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- 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 248–249)
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