Rhode Island General Laws 30-13-72. Petition for new trial
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At any time within two (2) years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence that extends to dismissal, or dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, the accused may petition the governor for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court-martial.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 30-13-72; P.L. 1962, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 37.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 30-13-72
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.