# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Article 58: Offer of no evidence


(1) Where—
(a) a defendant has pleaded not guilty to a charge, or the judge advocate has recorded a plea of not guilty to the charge under rule 56(5), and
(b) the Director indicates that he intends to offer no evidence on the charge,
the judge advocate shall record a finding of not guilty in respect of the charge.
(2) A finding of not guilty recorded under this rule shall have effect for all purposes as an acquittal by the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111479216/article/58 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/article-58
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