Motion to Correct Sentence
/ˈmoʊʃən tə kəˈrɛkt ˈsɛn.təns/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a court seeking to amend, clarify, or rectify an error or oversight in a previously imposed sentence.
The defendant's attorney filed a motion to correct sentence, arguing that the sentence exceeded statutory limits.
Forms
- motion to correct sentence
- motions to correct sentence
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Commentary
Use this motion to address clerical errors or illegal sentences without initiating a full appeal.
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