Rule 25 Disability of Judge
VI. Trial
Rule Text
(a) During Trial. Any judge regularly presiding in or who is assigned to a court may complete a jury trial if:
(1) the judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed because of death, sickness, or other disability; and
(2) the judge completing the trial certifies that he or she has become familiar with the record of the trial.
(b) After Verdict of Guilt.
(1) In General. After a verdict of guilty, any judge regularly presiding in or who is assigned to a court may complete the court’s duties if the judge before whom the trial began cannot proceed because of absence, death, sickness, or other disability.
(2) Granting a New Trial. The successor judge may grant a new trial when that judge concludes that he or she cannot perform those duties because of the failure to preside at the trial or for any other reason.