Pennsylvania § 5904 - Reconsideration and revision.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5904 — Reconsideration and revision., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5904. Reconsideration and revision.
(a) General rule.--The convening authority or other authorized party may order a proceeding in revision. A proceeding in revision may be ordered if there is an apparent error or omission in the record or if the record shows improper or inconsistent action by a court-martial with respect to the findings or sentence that can be rectified without material prejudice to the substantial rights of the accused.
(b) Revision not authorized.--In no case may a proceeding in revision:
(1) reconsider a finding of not guilty of any specification or a ruling which amounts to a finding of not guilty;
(2) reconsider a finding of not guilty of any charge, unless there has been a finding of guilty under a specification laid under that charge which sufficiently alleges a violation of a punitive section of this title; or
(3) increase the severity of the sentence unless the sentence prescribed for the offense is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5904
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5904 cover?
Section 5904 ("Reconsideration and revision.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 5904?
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