# The Armed Forces (Summary Appeal Court) Rules 2009, Article 81: Finding for the appellant before conclusion of the case for the appellant


(1) At any time after the close of the case for the respondent, the court may find an appellant not guilty on a charge.
(2) The court may not make a finding under this rule before the summing-up unless the judge advocate has invited the Director to address the court as to whether such a finding should be made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1211/article/81 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-summary-appeal-court-rules-2009/article-81
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