725 ILCS 5/116-1 : Rights and Remedies — Criminal Procedure — Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 — Proceedings at Trial — Post-Trial Motions —1 - Motion for new trial TEXT PDF (a) Following a verdict or finding of guilty the court may grant the defendant a new trial. (b) A written motion for a new trial shall be filed by the defendant within 30 days following the entry of a finding or the return of a verdict. Reasonable notice of the motion shall be served upon the State. (c) The motion for a new trial shall specify the grounds therefor. 725 ILCS 5/116-1 Laws 1963, p. 2836.