3.5 Return of Verdict is a legal process in which a jury or judge reaches a conclusion or verdict in a court case. It is the final step in a criminal or civil trial, during which the jury or judge must weigh the facts presented by the defense and prosecution and make a decision whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. There are two types of 3.5 Return of Verdicts: Directed Verdict and General Verdict. A Directed Verdict is when the judge instructs the jury to return a verdict of guilty or not guilty, which can occur if there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction. A General Verdict is when the jury deliberates and returns a verdict of guilty or not guilty based on the evidence presented by both sides.