Mo. Rev. Stat. § 40.220
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40.220 New trial, petition by accused when, grounds — time limitation.
Official statutory text
40.220. New trial, petition by accused when, grounds — time limitation. — At any time within two years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence which extends to dismissal, dishonorable or bad conduct discharge, the accused may petition the governor for a new trial on ground of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court-martial.
(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 73)
(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 73)
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