Part 2 · Appeals from Trial Court Judgments and Orders
Rule 21.1. Definitions
Amended January 1, 2026 (current)
(a) New trial means the rehearing of a criminal action after the trial court has, on the defendant’s motion, set aside a finding or verdict of guilt.
(b) New trial on punishment means a new hearing of the punishment stage of a criminal action after the trial court has, on the defendant’s motion, set aside an assessment of punishment without setting aside a finding or verdict of guilt.