(Rule 31) Verdict

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Section
23A-26-1

(Rule 31(a)) Unanimous verdict required--Return in open court.

Section
23A-26-2

(Rule 31(b)) Return of verdict as to one of two or more defendants--Retrial of defendants as to whom verdict not reached.

Section
23A-26-3

General verdict required--Special verdict permitted.

Section
23A-26-4

Form of general verdict on not guilty plea.

Section
23A-26-5

Form of verdict acquitting for insanity.

Section
23A-26-6

Direction to reconsider improper verdict.

Section
23A-26-7

Verdict as to degree of crime--Lowest degree found on reasonable doubt.

Section
23A-26-8

(Rule 31(c)) Conviction of included offense or attempt.

Section
23A-26-9

Appearance of defendant--When required for verdict.

Section
23A-26-10

(Rule 31(d)) Polling of jury after verdict returned--Further deliberation or discharge if not unanimous.

Section
23A-26-11

Recording of verdict--Inquiry of jury.

Section
23A-26-12

Remand to custody on verdict of guilty or guilty but mentally ill--Commitment hearing on acquittal for insanity.

Section
23A-26-12.1

Mental examination and report before hearing.

Section
23A-26-12.2

Hearing.

Section
23A-26-12.3

Burden of proof.

Section
23A-26-12.4

Commitment--Duration.

Section
23A-26-12.5

Release--Procedure--Compliance with prescribed regimen as condition.

Section
23A-26-12.6

Failure to comply with regimen--Notice--Arrest--Court determination.

Section
23A-26-13

(Rule 31(e)) Reserved.

Section
23A-26-14

Guilty but mentally ill verdict--Required findings.