Rule 26.1. Definitions; scope

a. Judgment. The term judgment means the adjudication of the court based upon the verdict of the jury, upon the plea of the defendant, or upon its own finding following a non-jury trial, that the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

 

b. Sentence. The term sentence means the pronouncement by the court of the penalty imposed upon the defendant after a judgment of guilty.

 

c. Determination of guilt. The term determination of guilt means a verdict of guilty by a jury, a finding of guilt by a court following a non-jury trial, or the acceptance by the court of a plea of guilty or no contest.

 

d. Scope. Rule 26 shall not apply to minor traffic offenses. Rules 26.4, 26.5, 26.6, 26.7, 26.8 and 26.15 shall only apply to the Superior Court.

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