23A-26-4. Form of general verdict on not guilty plea.A general verdict on a plea of not guilty is either 'guilty' or 'not guilty' which imports a conviction or acquittal of the offense charged. Source: Supreme Court Rule 406, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.3662; SDCL, §23-45-10; SL 1978, ch 178, §322.
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