Motion for a new trial

2.73(1) Generally. The magistrate, on motion of a defendant, may grant a new trial on the grounds set forth in rule 2.24(2)(b). 2.73(2) Newly discovered evidence. A motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence must be made within 6 months after the final judgment. 2.73(3) Other grounds. A motion for a new trial based on any other grounds shall be made within 7 days after a finding of guilty or within such further time as the magistrate may fix during the 7-day period. [66GA, ch 1245(2), §1302; 67GA, ch 153, §87, 88; amendment 1979; 68GA, ch 1022, §22, effective January 1, 1981; amendment 1982; Report May 7, 1986, effective July 15, 1986; 1987 Iowa Acts, ch 25, §2, 3; Report June 29, 2001, effective September 10, 2001; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; October 31, 2008, effective January 1, 2009; Court Order October 14, 2022, effective July 1, 2023]