Rule 24.4 - Partial Verdicts and Mistrial(a) Multiple Defendants. If there are multiple defendants, the jury shall return a verdict as to any defendant about whom it has agreed.(b) Multiple Counts. If the jury cannot agree on all counts as to any defendant, the jury shall return a verdict on those counts on which it has agreed.(c) Mistrial. If the jury cannot agree on a verdict on one (1) or more defendants or counts, the court may declare a mistrial as to those defendants or counts.Comment
Rule 24.4 is based on Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 31(b). The Rule provides that a jury may return partial verdicts, as to multiple defendants, multiple counts, or both. Former Rule 3.10 of the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court permitted partial verdicts in cases of multiple defendants.