412.422 - Initial review by convening authority; review of record and opinion by State Judge Advocate. - Nevada Statutes

412.422  Initial review by convening authority; review of record and opinion by State Judge Advocate.

      1.  After a trial by court-martial the record shall be forwarded to the convening authority, as reviewing authority, and action thereon may be taken by the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer commanding for the time being, a successor in command or by the Governor.

      2.  The convening authority shall refer the record of each general court-martial to the State Judge Advocate, who shall submit his or her written opinion thereon to the convening authority. If the final action of the court has resulted in an acquittal of all charges and specifications, the opinion shall be limited to questions of jurisdiction.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1327)