Sec. 70.
The trial counsel and defense counsel of a court-martial shall serve in the capacity of appellate counsel upon an appeal authorized under this code. The accused has the additional right to be represented by civilian counsel at his or her own expense. If the defense or trial counsel becomes unable to perform his or her duties because of illness or other disability, the convening authority shall appoint a qualified trial or defense counsel to continue the proceedings.
History: 1980, Act 523, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 32 - Military Establishment
Act 523 of 1980 - Michigan Code of Military Justice of 1980 (32.1001 - 32.1148)
Article 9 - (32.1060...32.1075)
Section 32.1061 - Referring Record to State Judge Advocate; Review and Opinion.
Section 32.1062 - Returning Record to Court for Action; Reasons.
Section 32.1068 - Appeal From Final Decision of Military Appeals Tribunal.
Section 32.1071 - Execution of Sentence; Approval; Suspension.
Section 32.1073 - Petition for New Trial; Grounds; Time Limitation.