Conviction: Form: Procedure on Acquittal

A judgment of conviction shall set forth the plea, the verdict of findings, and the adjudication and sentence. If the defendant is found not guilty or for any other reason is entitled to be discharged, judgment shall be entered accordingly and the court shall order the return of any deposit made and the exoneration of any surety who has provided an undertaking pursuant to Chapter 40 (commencing with § 40.10). Every judgment shall be signed by the judge and entered by the clerk in the minutes and the original of the judgment shall be filed with the record of the action.