Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 19-2305 (2026)

Forms of general verdict. 

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Forms of general verdict. 

A general verdict upon a plea of not guilty is either "guilty" or "not guilty," which imports a conviction or acquittal of the offense charged in the indictment.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1976–2008 · leading case: State v. Wagenius, 581 P.2d 319 (Idaho 1978).
State v. Wagenius, 581 P.2d 319 (Idaho 1978). · cites it 4× “I.C. § 19-2305, which pertains to forms of general verdicts, provides that a verdict of guilty "imports a conviction.”
United States v. Sharp, 179 P.3d 1059 (Idaho 2008). · cites it 2× “” Idaho Code § 19-2305 provides, “A general verdict upon a plea of not guilty is either ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty,’ which imports a conviction or acquittal of the offense charged in the indictment.”
State v. Chauncey, 554 P.2d 934 (Idaho 1976). · cites it 2× “2d 753 (1953); I.C. §§ 19-2305; 19-2311, 19-2319, 19-2408, 19-2507, 19-2519.”
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