Section 51 – Preserving Claimed Error

(a) EXCEPTIONS UNNECESSARY. Exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are unnecessary.(b) PRESERVING A CLAIM OF ERROR. A party may preserve a claim of error by informing the court-when the court ruling or order is made or sought-of the action the party wishes the...

Section 50 – Prompt Disposition

Scheduling preference must be given to criminal proceedings as far as practicable.18 APPENDIX U.S.C. ยง 50As amended Apr. 24, 1972, eff. Oct. 1, 1972; Mar. 18, 1974, eff. July 1, 1974; Apr. 26 and July 8, 1976, eff. Aug. 1, 1976; Apr. 22, 1993, eff. Dec. 1, 1993; Apr....

Section 49 – Serving and Filing Papers

(a) SERVICE ON A PARTY.(1)What is Required. Each of the following must be served on every party: any written motion (other than one to be heard ex parte), written notice, designation of the record on appeal, or similar paper.(2)Serving a Party’s Attorney. Unless...

Section 48 – Dismissal

(a) BY THE GOVERNMENT. The government may, with leave of court, dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. The government may not dismiss the prosecution during trial without the defendant’s consent.(b) BY THE COURT. The court may dismiss an indictment,...