176.515 - New trial: Grounds; time for filing motion. - Nevada Statutes

176.515  New trial: Grounds; time for filing motion.

      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 176.0918, 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.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1443; A 1983, 1671; 2003, 1894)