New trial

Justice of the Peace Court Criminal Rules

Rule: 33

Jurisdiction: DE

Bluebook Citation: Del. J.P. Ct. Crim. R. 33

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.

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