Opinion ID: 1096180
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Heading: post-trialposttrial motions

Text: RULE 3.590. TIME FOR AND METHOD OF MAKING MOTIONS; PROCEDURE; CUSTODY PENDING HEARING (a) Time for Filing. A motion for new trial or in arrest of judgment, or both, may be made within ten10 days after the rendition of the verdict or the finding of the court. A timely motion may be amended to state new grounds without leave of court prior to expiration of the ten10-day period, and in the discretion of the court at any other time before the motion is determined. (b) Oral Motions. When the defendant has been found guilty by a jury or by the court, such athe motion may be dictated into the record, if a court reporter is present, and may be argued immediately after the return of the verdict or the finding of the court. The court may immediately rule upon the motion. (c) Written Motions. SuchThe motion may be in writing, filed with the clerk; it shall state the grounds on which it is based. A copy of a written motion shall be served on the prosecuting attorney. When the court sets a time for the hearing thereon, the clerk may notify counsel for the respective parties, or the attorney for the defendant may serve notice of hearing on the prosecuting officer. (d) Custody Pending Motion. Until suchthe motion is disposed of, a defendant who is not already at liberty on bail shall remain in custody and not be allowed his liberty on bail unless the court upon good cause shown (if the offense for which the defendant is convicted is bailable) permits the defendant to be released upon bail until the motion is disposed of. If the defendant is already at liberty on bail which that is deemed by the court to be good and sufficient, it may permit himthe defendant to continue at large upon such bail until the motion for new trial is heard and disposed of.