SB 541 - This act modifies the Supreme Court Rule regarding the timing of motions for new criminal trials.

Under the current Supreme Court Rules, a motion for a new trial or a judgment of acquittal shall be filed within 15 days after the return of the verdict.

Under this act, a motion for a new trial or a judgment of acquittal shall be filed by a defendant within 15 days after the return of the verdict. A motion for a new trial may be filed at any time by a prosecuting attorney.

MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER