District court — criminal · Post-judgment
Motion to Correct or Reduce Sentence
Corrects clear error, reduces a sentence for substantial assistance, or seeks a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c).
Filed by: Defendant or government
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Caption with court, case title (United States v. …) and case number
- Motion and grounds
- For compassionate release, proof of exhaustion of administrative remedies (18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A))
- Signature of counsel of record
- Certificate of service (FRCrP 49(a)–(b))
Deadline and length
Deadline: Correction of arithmetical, technical or other clear error within 14 days after sentencing (FRCrP 35(a)).
Governing rules
- FRCrP 35
- 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)
Check the local rules for
- Standing orders on § 3582(c) motions and appointment of counsel
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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