The 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 own expense. Should the defense or trial counsel become unable to perform their duties because of illness or other disability, the convening authority will appoint a qualified trial or defense counsel to continue the proceedings.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 13 - Mississippi Code of Military Justice
Article 17 - Review of Courts-Martial
§ 33-13-403. Initial action on the record
§ 33-13-405. General court-martial records
§ 33-13-407. Reconsideration and revision
§ 33-13-411. Approval by the convening authority
§ 33-13-419. Precedents of other courts
§ 33-13-421. Appellate counsel
§ 33-13-425. Petition for a new trial
§ 33-13-431. Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences