Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.690
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.
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.