A new research guide called Petition for New Trial (Criminal) is posted on our research guides webpage.

It has information about what the purpose of the petition for new trial is, how it is different from the motion for new trial, and what procedures petitioners must follow.

A petition for new trial is a civil proceeding that is distinct from the underlying case it stems from, but the guide focuses on using the petition when the underlying case is a criminal matter. This will expand our offering of Criminal Law Research Guides.