MS · rules
Miss. R. Crim. P. 16.1
Motion Deadline; Hearings and Rulings on Motions
(a) Motion Deadline. At arraignment or thereafter, the court may set a
reasonable deadline for the filing and hearing of all pretrial motions. Pretrial
motions shall include, but are not limited to, motions: to dismiss, to suppress
evidence, to request discovery, for continuance, for severance, for appointment
of experts, for mental examination, or for any other matters which may delay the
trial.
(b) Ruling on a Motion Generally. The court must decide every pretrial motion
before trial unless it finds good cause to defer a ruling. When factual issues are
involved in deciding a motion, the court must state its essential findings on the
record.
History
Comment: Rule 16.1 tracks former Rule 8.02 of the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court. The Rule encourages the making of motions prior to trial, whenever possible, and resolution in a single hearing rather than in a series of hearings.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.ms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-25
- Edition
- 2026-09-25
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