Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 487

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487. If the jury find the accused not guilty in terms of article 467(5), the court shall acquit him, and shall order that he be set at liberty, unless he is in custody for some other reason. Insanity and want of discretion as grounds for acquittal to be stated in verdict. Amended by: XI.1900.78; I.1903.28,29.

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