AK · rules
Alaska R. Crim. P. 33
New Trial
(a) Grounds. The court may grant a new trial to a
defendant if required in the interest of justice.
(b) Subsequent Proceedings. If trial was by the court
without a jury, the court may vacate the judgment if entered,
take additional testimony and enter a new judgment.
(c) Time for Motion. A motion for a new trial based on
the ground of newly discovered evidence may be made only
before or within 180 days after final judgment, but if an appeal
is pending the court may grant the motion only on remand of
the case. A motion for a new trial based on any other grounds
shall be made within 5 days after verdict or finding of guilt, or
within such further time as the court may fix during the 5-day
period.
History
(Adopted by SCO 4 October 4, 1959; amended by SCO 554 effective April 4, 1983; and SCO 1242 effective July 15, 1996) Note to SCO 1242: Criminal Rule 33 was amended by ch. 79 § 28 SLA 1995. Section 3 of this order is adopted for the sole reason that the legislature has mandated the amendment.
Provenance
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- courts.alaska.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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