2010 Nevada Code
TITLE 14 PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Chapter 176 Judgment and Execution
NRS 176.515 New trial: Grounds; time for filing motion.
NRS 176.515 New trial: Grounds; time for filing motion.
1. The court may grant a new trial to a defendant if required as a matter of law or on the ground of newly discovered evidence.
2. If trial was by the court without a jury the court may vacate the judgment if entered, take additional testimony and direct the entry of a new judgment.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 176.0918, a motion for a new trial based on the ground of newly discovered evidence may be made only within 2 years after the verdict or finding of guilt.
4. A motion for a new trial based on any other grounds must be made within 7 days after the verdict or finding of guilt or within such further time as the court may fix during the 7-day period.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443; A 1983, 1671; 2003, 1894)
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