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(1)(a) If the convening authority disapproves the findings and sentence of a military court, the convening authority may, unless there is a lack of sufficient evidence in the record to support the findings, order a rehearing, and state the reasons for disapproval.
(b) If the convening authority disapproves the findings and sentence and does not order a rehearing, the charges shall be dismissed.
(2)(a) Each rehearing shall take place before a military court composed of members who are not members of the military court that originally heard the case.
(b) At a rehearing, the accused may not be tried for any offense for which a verdict of not guilty was returned by the original military court.
(3) A sentence imposed may not exceed or be more severe than the original sentence, unless based on a finding of guilty regarding an offense not considered on the merits in the original proceedings.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 39A. National Guard and Militia Act § 39A-5-230. Rehearing ordered by convening authority--Grounds--Procedure - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-39a-national-guard-and-militia-act/ut-code-sect-39a-5-230/
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