Rule 33. New Trial

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FRCRP Rule 33United States Code AnnotatedFederal Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts (Approx. 9 pages)

United States Code Annotated

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts (Refs & Annos)

Title VII. Post-Conviction Procedures

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 33

Rule 33. New Trial

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(a) Defendant's Motion. Upon the defendant's motion, the court may vacate any judgment and grant a new trial if the interest of justice so requires. If the case was tried without a jury, the court may take additional testimony and enter a new judgment.

(b) Time to File.

(1) Newly Discovered Evidence. Any motion for a new trial grounded on newly discovered evidence must be filed within 3 years after the verdict or finding of guilty. If an appeal is pending, the court may not grant a motion for a new trial until the appellate court remands the case.

(2) Other Grounds. Any motion for a new trial grounded on any reason other than newly discovered evidence must be filed within 14 days after the verdict or finding of guilty.

CREDIT(S)

(As amended Feb. 28, 1966, eff. July 1, 1966; Mar. 9, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 24, 1998, eff. Dec. 1, 1998; Apr. 29, 2002, eff. Dec. 1, 2002; Apr. 25, 2005, eff. Dec. 1, 2005; Mar. 26, 2009, eff. Dec. 1, 2009.)

Fed. Rules Cr. Proc. Rule 33, 18 U.S.C.A., FRCRP Rule 33

Including Amendments Received Through 5-1-24

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Rule 33. New Trial

FRCRP Rule 33United States Code AnnotatedFederal Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts (Approx. 9 pages)

Rule 33. New Trial

FRCRP Rule 33United States Code AnnotatedFederal Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts (Approx. 9 pages)