newly discovered evidence

Newly discovered evidence, or after-discovered evidence , is evidence which existed at the time of the original trial but was only discovered after the conclusion of the trial. Newly discovered evidence is an issue predominantly in criminal proceedings and may be used as the basis for a motion for a new trial .

See: after-discovered evidence

[Last reviewed in July of 2023 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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