SB 541 - Nasheed, Jamilah
Modifies the Supreme Court Rule regarding the timing of motions for new trials
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4102S.01I
Title
SB 541
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N/A
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Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 541 - This act modifies the Supreme Court Rule regarding the timing of motions for new criminal trials.
Under the current Supreme Court Rules, a motion for a new trial or a judgment of acquittal shall be filed within 15 days after the return of the verdict.
Under this act, a motion for a new trial or a judgment of acquittal shall be filed by a defendant within 15 days after the return of the verdict. A motion for a new trial may be filed at any time by a prosecuting attorney.
MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER