(a)
(1) If the convening authority disapproves the findings and sentence of a court-martial he or she may, except where there is lack of sufficient evidence in the record to support the findings, order a rehearing.
(2) In such a case he or she shall state the reasons for disapproval.
(3) If he or she disapproves the findings and sentence and does not order a rehearing, he or she shall dismiss the charges.
(b)
(1) Each rehearing shall take place before a court-martial composed of members not members of the court-martial which first heard the case.
(2) Upon a rehearing the accused may not be tried for any offense of which he or she was found not guilty by the first court-martial; and no sentence in excess of or more severe than the original sentence may be imposed, unless the sentence is based upon a finding of guilty of an offense not considered upon the merits in the original proceedings or unless the sentence prescribed for the offense is mandatory.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subchapter 7 - Review of Courts-Martial
§ 12-64-701. Initial action on the record
§ 12-64-702. General court-martial records
§ 12-64-703. Reconsideration and revision
§ 12-64-704. Review of records — Disposition
§ 12-64-705. Approval by convening authority
§ 12-64-706. Error of law — Lesser included offense
§ 12-64-708. Change in sentence
§ 12-64-709. Vacation of suspension of sentence
§ 12-64-711. Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences
§ 12-64-712. Petition for a new trial