NRS 176.515
Court may grant new trial or vacate judgment in certain circumstances.


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 176.09187, 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.
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Source: Section 176.515 — Court may grant new trial or vacate judgment in certain circumstances., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-176.­html#NRS176Sec515.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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