(A) Time for Making Motion. (1) A motion for a new trial may be filed before the filing of a timely claim of appeal.(2) If a claim of appeal has been filed, a motion for a new trial may only be filed in accordance with the procedure set forth in MCR 7.208(B) or the remand procedure set forth in MCR 7.211(C)(1).(3) If the defendant may only appeal by leave or fails to file a timely claim of appeal, a motion for a new trial may be filed within the time for filing an application for leave to appeal under MCR 7.205(A)(2)(a) and (b)(i)-(iii).(4) If the defendant is no longer entitled to appeal by right or by leave, the defendant may seek relief pursuant to the procedure set forth in subchapter 6.500.(B) Reasons for Granting. On the defendant's motion, the court may order a new trial on any ground that would support appellate reversal of the conviction or because it believes that the verdict has resulted in a miscarriage of justice. The court must state its reasons for granting or denying a new trial orally on the record or in a written ruling made a part of the record.(C) Trial Without Jury. If the court tried the case without a jury, it may, on granting a new trial and with the defendant's consent, vacate any judgment it has entered, take additional testimony, amend its findings of fact and conclusions of law, and order the entry of a new judgment.(D) Inclusion of Motion for Judgment of Acquittal. The court must consider a motion for a new trial challenging the weight or sufficiency of the evidence as including a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal.Amended effective 5/1/2018; amended May 23, 2018, effective 9/1/2018; amended August 30, 2018, effective 9/1/2018; amended September 23, 2020, effective 1/1/2021; amended May 5, 2021, effective 9/1/2021.