Text of the provision
Sec. 7. Modification of judgment. — A judgment of conviction may, upon motion of the accused, be modified or set aside before it becomes final or before appeal is perfected. Except where the death penalty is imposed, a judgment becomes final after the lapse of the period for perfecting an appeal, or when the sentence has been partially or totally satisfied or served, or when the accused has waived in writing his right to appeal, or has applied for probation.
Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure (A.M. No. 00-5-03-SC), Rule 120, Section 7. Reproduced verbatim and verified word-for-word against two independent published renderings (ChanRobles and LawPhil).
About this section
This is Section 7 of Rule 120 (Judgment) of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court in A.M. No. 00-5-03-SC and in force since December 1, 2000. The text above is reproduced verbatim from the current rules.
Related provisions
- Section 8 — Entry of judgment.
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