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Section/Rule:
30.20

Subject:
Rule 30 - Rules of Criminal Procedure - Appellate Procedure in All Criminal Cases A. Criminal Proceedings Pending Before a Circuit Judge
Publication / Adopted Date:
June 13, 1979

Topic:
Errors Considered
Revised / Effective Date:
January 1, 1988

30.20. Errors Considered

Allegations of error that are not briefed or are not properly briefed on appeal shall not be considered by the appellate court except errors respecting the sufficiency of the information or indictment, verdict, judgment, or sentence. Whether briefed or not, plain errors affecting substantial rights may be considered in the discretion of the court when the court finds that manifest injustice or miscarriage of justice has resulted therefrom.

(Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Amended June 23, 1987, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.)

Committee Note - 1980