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urn: urn:us-la:rs:29:173
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# Article 73. Petition for a new trial

At any time within two years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition the convening authority for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court. The convening authority, after advice from the state judge advocate shall act upon the petition.