14-9004. Children's court; sample forms of verdict.1
(style of case)
We find the child [________________________]2 (name) COMMITTED the act of ________________________3 (name of act) [as charged in Count __________4].
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FOREPERSON
(style of case)
We find the child [ ________________________]2 (name) DID NOT COMMIT the act of ________________________3 (name of act) [as charged in Count __________4].
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FOREPERSON
(style of case)
We find the child [________________________]2 (name) DID NOT COMMIT any delinquent act.5
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FOREPERSON
(style of case)
We find the child [________________________]2 (name) BY REASON OF INSANITY DID NOT COMMIT any delinquent act.
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FOREPERSON
(style of case)
Do you find that the child [________________________]2 (name) is competent to stand trial?
__________________ (Yes or No).
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FOREPERSON
USE NOTES
1. A form of verdict must be submitted to the jury for each delinquent act or lesser included offense, and each form must be typed on a separate page. This form is modified as needed. It is not exhaustive. See UJI 14-6010 to 14-6018.
2. Use this provision and insert name of each child when there are multiple respondents.
3. Insert the name of the delinquent act; do not leave blank for the jury to complete.
4. Insert the count number, if any; do not leave blank for the jury to complete.
5. This form is appropriate for lesser included offenses. See UJI 14-6012.
[As amended, effective August 1, 2001.]