North Dakota Code 29-22-30 – Judgment of acquittal – Discharge of defendant
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If a judgment of acquittal is given on a general verdict and the defendant is not detained for any other legal cause, the defendant must be discharged as soon as judgment is given.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-22-30
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.