Section 5924.44 | Double jeopardy.
Effective:
September 28, 2012
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 490 - 129th General Assembly
(A) No person may be tried a second time in any court-martial of this state for the same offense.
(B) No proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a court-martial upon any charge or specification is a trial for purposes of this section until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed.
(C) A proceeding that, after the introduction of evidence but before a finding, is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for want of available evidence or witnesses without any fault of the accused is a trial for purposes of this section.
Available Versions of this Section
- September 28, 2012 – House Bill 490 - 129th General Assembly [ View September 28, 2012 Version ]