In a municipal court of record, a defendant seeking a new trial must submit a written motion to the court not later than how many days after judgment?

• A. 5 days
• B. 10 days
• C. 15 days
• D. 20 days

Answer: (B)

In a municipal court of record, a post-judgment remedy to challenge the verdict or sentence must be pursued quickly. The defendant must file a written motion for a new trial within ten days after judgment. This strict deadline helps ensure timely review while the record and arguments are fresh, and it makes clear that the right to a new trial is not open-ended. If the motion isn’t filed within that ten-day window, the right to a new trial is typically waived, and no later motion can be entertained. The motion itself should be written and filed with the court that issued judgment, outlining the grounds for seeking a new trial.