Idaho § 19-2309 - Judgment on special verdict
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-2309 — Judgment on special verdict, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-2309. Judgment on special verdict
The court must give judgment upon the special verdict as follows:
1. If the plea is not guilty and the facts prove the defendant guilty of the offense charged in the indictment, or of any other offense of which he could be convicted under that indictment, judgment must be given accordingly. But if otherwise, judgment of acquittal must be given.
2. If the plea is a former conviction or acquittal of the same offense, the court must give judgment of acquittal or conviction, as the facts prove or fail to prove the former conviction or acquittal.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-2309
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-2309 cover?
Section 19-2309 ("Judgment on special verdict") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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