Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title12 COURTS. |
Chapter22. APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS. |
Article2. Criminal Cases. |
Division2. Appeals to Specific Courts. |
Division2. Appeals to Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals. |
§12-22-133. Retention of jurisdiction by trial court.
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Where an appeal is taken from the judgment of any municipal, district or circuit court in criminal cases, the trial court retains jurisdiction for the purpose of granting a motion for a new trial and also retains jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing its judgment where the appeal is dismissed before the judgment of the appellate court is entered.