770.1 Granting new trial to defendant. Sec. 1. The judge of a court in which the trial of an offense is held may grant a new trial to the defendant, for any cause for which by law a new trial may be granted, or when it appears to the court that justice has not been […]
770.10, 770.11 Repealed. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to bills of exception.
770.12 Appeal by people; right of defendant to bail upon appeal; provisions governing section. Sec. 12. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the people of this state may take an appeal of right in a criminal case, if the protection against double jeopardy under section 15 of article I of the state constitution of […]
770.13-770.15 Repealed. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to writ of error in criminal cases, rules of practice, and the repeal of inconsistent provisions.
770.16 DNA testing; petition; filing; availability of biological material; court order; findings; costs; results; granting or denying request for new trial; notice of petition to victim; preservation of biological material identified. Sec. 16. (1) Notwithstanding the limitations of section 2 of this chapter, a defendant convicted of a felony at trial before January 8, 2001 […]
770.2 Motion for new trial. Sec. 2. (1) Except as provided in section 16, in a case appealable as of right to the court of appeals, a motion for a new trial shall be made within 60 days after entry of the judgment or within any further time allowed by the trial court during the […]
770.3 Appeal by aggrieved party. Sec. 3. (1) Subject to the limitations imposed by section 12 of this chapter and except as provided in section 16, an aggrieved party shall have a right of appeal from a final judgment or trial order as follows: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d), in a felony […]
770.3a Repealed. 2006, Act 655, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2007. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to defendant pleading guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere, and to appointment of appellate counsel.
770.4-770.7 Repealed. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to writs of error.
770.8 Bail between trial court judgment and decision of appellate court. Sec. 8. During the time between the trial court judgment and the decision of the court to which an appeal is taken, the trial judge may admit the defendant to bail, if the offense charged is bailable and if the offense is not an […]
770.9 Bail during pendency of appeal or application for leave to appeal. Sec. 9. During the pendency of an appeal or application for leave to appeal, a justice or judge of the court in which the appeal or application is filed may admit the defendant to bail, if the offense charged is bailable and if […]
770.9a Detention and denial of bail where defendant convicted of assaultive crime; “assaultive crime” defined; expediting appeal or application for leave to appeal. Sec. 9a. (1) A defendant convicted of an assaultive crime and awaiting sentence shall be detained and shall not be admitted to bail unless the trial court finds by clear and convincing […]
770.9b Detention and denial of bail where defendant convicted of sexual assault of minor; definitions. Sec. 9b. (1) A defendant convicted of sexual assault of a minor and awaiting sentence shall be detained and shall not be admitted to bail. (2) A defendant convicted of sexual assault of a minor sentenced to a term of […]
