2009 Nebraska Code
Chapter 55 MILITIA
55-447 Petition for new trial.
55-447.
Petition for new trial.At any time within one year after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition the State Judge Advocate for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court. The State Judge Advocate shall refer the petition to the court-martial which last heard the case which shall review the petition and the record and report to the convening authority its recommendation for grant or denial of new trial. If a new trial is recommended, the convening authority shall order a rehearing as provided in section 55-438. Upon filing of the petition for new trial, any proceedings pending upon appeal or review of sentence shall be dismissed.
Source-
Laws 1969, c. 458, ยง 47, p. 1573.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Nebraska may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
