Correction or reduction of sentence

2.74(1) The magistrate may correct an illegal sentence at any time. The magistrate may correct a sentence imposed in an illegal manner or may reduce a sentence: a. Within 10 days after the sentence is imposed. b. Within 10 days after the receipt by the magistrate of a mandate issued upon affirmance of the judgment or dismissal of the appeal. c. Within 10 days after entry of any order or judgment of the appellate court denying review of, or having the effect of upholding, a judgment of conviction. 2.74(2) The magistrate may also reduce a sentence upon revocation of probation as provided by law. [66GA, ch 1245(2), §1302; 67GA, ch 153, §89; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; Court Order October 14, 2022, effective July 1, 2023] Ch 2, p.82 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE May 2025