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RCr 10.26 Substantial error

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Criminal Procedure

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
X New Trial (Refs & Annos)
Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure (RCr) Rule 10.26
RCr 10.26 Substantial error
A palpable error which affects the substantial rights of a party may be considered by the court on motion for a new trial or by an appellate court on appeal, even though insufficiently raised or preserved for review, and appropriate relief may be granted upon a determination that manifest injustice has resulted from the error.

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HISTORY: Adopted by Order 81-5, eff. 9-1-81
Rules Crim. Proc., Rule 10.26, KY ST RCRP Rule 10.26
Current with amendments received through March 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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