Section 130.71. Petition for a new trial  


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  • At any time within two years
      after approval by the convening authority of a  court-martial  sentence,
      the accused may petition the state judge advocate for a new trial on the
      grounds  of  newly  discovered  evidence  or  fraud on the court. If the
      accused's case is pending before a board of military  review  or  before
      the  governor,  the state judge advocate shall refer the petition to the
      board of military review or governor for  action.  Otherwise  the  state
      judge advocate shall act upon the petition.