§ 130.71. 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 state judge advocate for a new trial on the
grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court. If the
accused's case is pending before a board of military review or before
the governor, the state judge advocate shall refer the petition to the
board of military review or governor for action. Otherwise the state
judge advocate shall act upon the petition.