South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-188. Action on findings of court-martial
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Action on the findings of a court-martial by the convening authority or other person acting on the sentence is not required. However, such person, in the person’s sole discretion may:
(1) Dismiss any charge or specification by setting aside a finding of guilty thereto; or
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-188
- 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
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Change a finding of guilty to a charge or specification to a finding of guilty to an offense that is a lesser included offense of the offense stated in the charge or specification.
Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 169.