Who fills out this form?

The form is signed and entered by the Judge Presiding and the Clerk. It records the court's official judgment.

What does this form show?

It shows that the jury found the defendant not guilty of the charged offense and that the court orders the defendant to be discharged.

Judgment of Acquittal by Jury

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This form is a formal court document that records the judge's official decision when a jury finds a defendant not guilty. It confirms that the defendant was found not guilty of the charged offense and that the defendant is discharged.

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This form is used after a criminal trial when the jury has delivered a verdict of 'not guilty' to the court.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The form is signed and entered by the Judge Presiding and the Clerk. It records the court's official judgment.
What does this form show?: It shows that the jury found the defendant not guilty of the charged offense and that the court orders the defendant to be discharged.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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