Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 76 – Finality of proceedings, findings and sentences
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Article 76. Finality of proceedings, findings and sentences.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 76
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The appellate review of records of trial provided by this code, the proceedings, findings, and sentences of courts-martial as approved, reviewed or affirmed as required by this code and all dismissals and discharges carried into execution under sentences by courts-martial following approval, review or affirmation as required by this code shall be final and conclusive. Orders publishing the proceedings of courts-martial and all action taken pursuant to those proceedings shall be binding upon all departments, courts, agencies and officers of the commonwealth, subject only to action upon a petition for a new trial as provided in article 73 and to action under article 74.