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32.1073 Petition for new trial; grounds; time limitation.

Sec. 73.

Not later than 1 year after approval of a court-martial sentence, pursuant to section 71, which extends to dismissal or dishonorable discharge, the accused may petition the governor for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud.

History: 1980, Act 523, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981