Rule 2.74 – New trial

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa

The magistrate, on motion of a defendant, may grant a new trial pursuant to the grounds set forth in rule 2.24, except that a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence must be made within six months after the final judgment. A motion for a new trial based on any other grounds shall be made within seven days after a finding of guilty or within such further time as the court may fix during the seven-day period.

Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.74

66GA, ch 1245(2), § 1302; 67GA, ch 153, § 89; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002