33-10-57. Appeal.
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/sd/title-33/chapter-33-10/33-10-57A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
A person punished under this code who considers the punishment unjust or disproportionate to the offense may, through the proper channel, appeal to the next superior authority within fifteen days after the punishment is either announced or sent to the accused, as the commander may determine. The appeal shall be promptly forwarded and decided, but the person punished may in the meantime be required to undergo the punishment adjudged. The superior authority may exercise the same powers with respect to the punishment imposed as may be exercised pursuant to § 33-10-56 by the officer who imposed the punishment.
Before acting on an appeal from a punishment, the authority that is to act on the appeal may refer the case to a judge advocate for consideration and advice.