The accused may submit to the convening authority matters for consideration by the convening authority with respect to the findings and the sentence. Any such submission shall be in writing. Except in a summary court-martial case, such a submission shall be made within ten days after the accused has been given an authenticated record of trial and, if applicable, the recommendation of a judge advocate pursuant to § 33-10-189. In a summary court-martial case, such a submission shall be made within seven days after the sentence is announced.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-182

  • Convening authority: includes , in addition to the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer commanding for the time being or a successor in command to the convening authority. See South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-20
  • Record: when used in connection with the proceedings of a court-martial:

    (a) An official written transcript, written summary, or other writing relating to the proceedings. See South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-20

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 163.

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