Circuit Court Case Cycle - Post Conviction Procedures

After a defendant has been convicted he/she may make motions (for example, a request for new a trial).

The Prosecutor Office answers these motions and participates in any hearings necessary.

Sometimes a defendant who has been sentenced to probation violates the terms of that probation. The defendant must then appear before the sentencing judge for a hearing and a determination of whether further punishment is required.

The Assistant Prosecutor attends and participates in those hearings as well. All post-conviction hearings are open to the public.

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