REOPENING OF THE CASE, CONDITIONS REQUIRED

WHEN CAN A CASE BE REOPENED?

     At  any  time  before  the  finality  of  judgment  of  conviction,  the judge  may  reopen  the  case  either  on  his  own  volition  or  upon motion,  with  hearing  on  either  case,   in  order  to  avoid  a
miscarriage of justice

     The  proceedings  should  be  terminated  within  30  days  from  the order granting the reopening of the case
 

WHEN CAN THERE BE A DENIAL OF THE REOPENING OF THE CASE, GIVEN THAT ALL CONDITIONS REQUIRED?

     It would be prejudicial to the rights of an accused

     Examples  of  this  when  the  accused  cannot  present  enough evidence, present his witnesses, etc.