RULE 3.690. JUDGMENT OF NOT GUILTY; DEFENDANT DISCHARGED AND SURETIES EXONERATED
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RULE 3.690. JUDGMENT OF NOT GUILTY; DEFENDANT DISCHARGED AND SURETIES EXONERATED
When a judgment of not guilty is entered, the defendant, if in custody, shall be immediately discharged unless the defendant is in custody on some other charge. If the defendant is at large on bail, the defendant’s sureties shall be exonerated and, if money or bonds have been deposited as bail, the money or bonds shall be refunded.
Committee Notes
1968 Adoption. Same as section 921.04, Florida Statutes.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.