Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 16, April 20, 2024
Rule 607 - Challenges to the Weight of the Evidence(A) A claim that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence shall be raised with the trial judge in a motion for a new trial:(1) orally, on the record, at any time before sentencing;(2) by written motion at any time before sentencing; or(3) in a post-sentence motion.(B)(1) If the claim is raised before sentencing, the judge shall decide the motion before imposing sentence, and shall not extend the date for sentencing or otherwise delay the sentencing proceeding in order to dispose of the motion.(2) An appeal from a disposition pursuant to this paragraph shall be governed by the timing requirements of Rule 720(A)(2) or (3), whichever applies.