{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1150","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1150","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT [1065. - 1188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. The Verdict or Finding [1147. - 1168.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 390.   Effective September 28, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-28","html":"<p>The jury must render a general verdict, except that in a felony case, when they are in doubt as to the legal effect of the facts proved, they may, except upon a trial for libel, find a special verdict.</p>","text":"The jury must render a general verdict, except that in a felony case, when they are in doubt as to the legal effect of the facts proved, they may, except upon a trial for libel, find a special verdict.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-verdict-or-finding-1150","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}