Arkansas § 12-64-712 - Petition for a new trial.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-712 — Petition for a new trial., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-712. Petition for a new trial.
At any time within two (2) 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.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-712
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-712 cover?
Section 12-64-712 ("Petition for a new trial.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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