Motion For Relief From Judgment {CC 257}

CC 257 - MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT. This form is used by a defendant seeking to have their conviction or sentence reviewed by the court. It is typically filed postconviction, often after direct appeals have been exhausted. The form requires the defendant to list details of their conviction, sentence, attorneys, and court proceedings to support the motion. The defendant must specify the legal grounds for seeking relief (such as errors in trial proceedings, new evidence, or constitutional violations) and outline the specific relief they are requesting (such as vacating a conviction, modifying a sentence, or ordering a new trial). Only one motion for relief may typically be filed, except under specific circumstances outlined in Michigan Court Rules. The defendant must also serve a copy of this motion on the prosecutor. MCR 6.502, MCR 6.503. www.FormsWorkflow.com