Louisiana § RS 29:173 - Article 73. Petition for a new trial
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:173 — Article 73. Petition for a new trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:173. Article 73. Petition for a new trial
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.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2007, No. 309, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:173 cover?
Section RS 29:173 ("Article 73. Petition for a new trial") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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