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La. Rev. Stat. § 29:173

Article 73. Petition for a new trial

Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 29 — Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs · Status: effective

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La. Rev. Stat. § 29:173, Article 73. Petition for a new trial, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2709778
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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 convening authority for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court. The convening authority, after advice from the state judge advocate shall act upon the petition.