{"data":{"id":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-116-1","jurisdiction":"us-il","citation":"725 ILCS 5/116-1","heading":"Motion for new trial.","body":"(a) Following a verdict or finding of guilty the court may grant the defendant a new trial.\n(b) A written motion for a new trial shall be filed by the defendant within 30 days following the entry of a finding or the return of a verdict. Reasonable notice of the motion shall be served upon the State.\n(c) The motion for a new trial shall specify the grounds therefor.","path":["CHAPTER 725 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE","Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963."],"source_url":"https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?ActID=1966\u0026ChapterID=54\u0026ChapAct=FullText\u0026Print=True","current_through":"at least Public Act 104-790","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-15T04:46:42Z","sha256":"b5695e9bbc18c5a137b4e046c028038e7b7d72d15a8bd27f8b59118eea956350","source_id":"us-il","stale":false,"prev":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-115-23","next":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-116-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}