33-10-186. Authority to modify findings and sentence.
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The authority pursuant to § 33-10-188 to modify the findings and sentence of a court-martial is a matter of command prerogative involving the sole discretion of the convening authority. If it is impractical for the convening authority to act, the convening authority shall forward the case to a person exercising general court-martial jurisdiction who may take action pursuant to § 33-10-187 .