State v. Sandoval’s Empirical Analysis

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14 state decisions

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1. “B. Enlargement. When by these rules or by a notice given thereunder or by order of court, an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time, the court for cause shown may, at any time in its discretion: (1) with or without motion or notice, order the period enlarged if request therefor is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order; or (2) upon motion made after the expiration of the specified period permit the act to be done. The court may not extend the time for filing a motion for new trial, for filing a notice of appeal, for filing a motion for acquittal or for filing a motion for an extension of time for commencement of trial.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Moreland · State v. Moreland

2. “[f]or timely-filed motions, . . . Rule 5-104(B)(1) recognizes the district court's discretion to enlarge the period within which the act is required or allowed to be done.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Moreland

3. “If a motion for new trial is not granted within thirty (30) days from the date it is filed, the motion is automatically denied.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Moreland