Application to State A Case
35.2.—(1) A party who wants the court to state a case for the opinion of the High Court must— (a)apply in writing Preparation of Case Stated
35.3.—(1) This rule applies where the court decides to state a case for the opinion of the High Court Duty of Justices’ Legal Adviser
35.4.—(1) This rule applies— (a)only in a magistrates’ court; and (b)unless the court— (i)includes a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) Court’S Power to Vary Requirements Under This Part
35.5.—(1) The court may shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under this Part ×Rule 35 is a part of the 2021 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure that allows for the correction or reduction of a sentence. The rule has two parts:
- Rule 35 (a) allows the court to correct a sentence that resulted from arithmetical, technical, or other clear error within 14 days after sentencing.
- Rule 35 (b) allows for a reduction of an individual’s sentence provided that the person offers the government some type of “substantial assistance” in prosecuting another individual.
,Rule 35. Correcting or Reducing a Sentence - 2021 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 35. Correcting or Reducing a Sentence (a)
Correcting Clear Error. Within 14 days after sentencing, the court may correct a sentence that resulted from arithmetical, technical, or other clear error. (b) Reducing a Sentence for Substantial Assistance.
There are two important parts of Rule 35, which an individual who is convicted of a criminal offense should understand:
