Missouri § 40.220 - New trial, petition by accused when, grounds — time limitation.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 40.220 — New trial, petition by accused when, grounds — time limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 73)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40.220 ("New trial, petition by accused when, grounds — time limitation.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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