Chapter VII · Judgment
Rule 33. New trial
Amended 2025 (current)
Contains Deadlines
The Court on motion of a defendant may grant a new trial to that defendant if required in the interest of justice. The Court on motion of a defendant for a new trial may vacate the judgment if entered, take additional testimony and direct the entry of a new judgment. A motion for a new trial based on the ground of newly discovered evidence may be made within 60 days after final judgment. A motion for a new trial based on any other grounds shall be made within 15 days after a finding of guilty. The Court may not grant a motion for a new trial if an appeal is pending.