Oklahoma § 22-953 - Time for applying for new trial - Limitations
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 22-953 — Time for applying for new trial - Limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-953. Time for applying for new trial - Limitations
The application for a new trial must be made before judgment is
entered; but the court or judge thereof may for good cause shown
allow such application to be made at any time within thirty (30)
days after the rendition of the judgment. A motion for a new trial
on the ground of newly discovered evidence may be made within three
(3) months after such evidence is discovered but no such motion may
be filed more than one (1) year after judgment is rendered, and if
on the ground that the grand jury was not properly drawn or
impaneled then the motion must be made within thirty (30) days after
the judgment is rendered.
R.L.1910, § 5938; Laws 1969, c. 117, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3, 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 22-953
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 22-953 cover?
Section 22-953 ("Time for applying for new trial - Limitations") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 22-953?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 22-953" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 22-953 apply to my situation?
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