Del. Fam. Ct. R. Crim. P. 31

As amended through November 14, 2024
Rule 31 - Finding; Adjudication
(a) Finding by the Court.
(1) In favor of the person charged. If the Court determines that the offense or any material element thereof has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, it shall find the person charged not guilty or shall dismiss the information or petition and enter an order accordingly in the record. An adjudication in favor of the person charged or a dismissal of the case may be made in the court or by notification to the parties or their attorneys by ordinary mail.
(2) In favor of the State. After the hearing, if the Court determines that all material facts essential to a finding of guilt of the person charged have been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, it shall announce such adjudication of guilty and enter an order accordingly on the record.
(b) Several persons charged. If there are 2 or more persons charged, the Court may return a finding of guilt with respect to fewer than all of the persons charged.
(c) Conviction of lesser offense. A person charged may be found guilty of an offense necessarily included in the offense charged or of an attempt to commit either the offense charged or an offense necessarily included therein if the attempt is an offense or of any other offense where specifically authorized by statute.

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Crim. P. 31