Mississippi § 33-13-421 - Appellate counsel.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-421 — Appellate counsel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-13-421. Appellate counsel.
The counsel and defense counsel of a court-martial shall serve in the capacity of appellate counsel upon an appeal authorized under this code. The accused has the additional right to be represented by civilian counsel at his own expense. Should the defense or trial counsel become unable to perform their duties because of illness or other disability, the convening authority will appoint a qualified trial or defense counsel to continue the proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 33-13-421
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-421 cover?
Section 33-13-421 ("Appellate counsel.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 33-13-421?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-13-421" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 33-13-421 apply to my situation?
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