This bill amends section 29-2101 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which outlines the grounds for granting a new trial after a conviction. The amendments clarify the language used in the statute by replacing certain terms with their capitalized counterparts, such as changing "misconduct" to "Misconduct," "accident" to "Accident," and "the" to "The." Additionally, the term "newly" is capitalized in two instances, and "error" is also capitalized. These changes aim to enhance the clarity and consistency of the legal language.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that newly discovered evidence can include exculpatory DNA or similar forensic testing evidence obtained under the DNA Testing Act. The original section 29-2101 is repealed, indicating that the amended version will replace the previous law entirely. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the legal framework surrounding the grounds for requesting a new trial in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2101