RULE 3.530. RECONSIDERATION OF AMBIGUOUS OR
DEFECTIVE VERDICT

If a verdict is so defective that the court cannot determine from
it whether the jurors intended to acquit the defendant or to convict
the defendant of an offense for which judgment could be entered
under the indictment or information on which the defendant is
tried, or cannot determine from it on what count or counts the
jurors intended to acquit or convict the defendant, the court shall,
with proper instructions, direct the jurors to reconsider the verdict,
and the verdict shall not be received until it shall clearly appear
therefrom whether the jurors intended to convict or acquit the
defendant and on what count or counts they intended to acquit or
convict the defendant. If the jury persists in rendering a defective
verdict, the court shall declare a mistrial.

Committee Notes

1968 Adoption. Same as section 919.18, Florida Statutes.

1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.