Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 61 – Withdrawal of appeal
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Article 61. Withdrawal of appeal.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 61
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
(a) In each case subject to appellate review under this code, the accused may file with the convening authority a statement expressly withdrawing the right of the accused to such appeal. Such a withdrawal shall be signed by both the accused and the defense counsel of the accused and must be filed in accordance with appellate procedures as provided by law.
(b) The accused may withdraw an appeal at any time in accordance with appellate procedures as provided by law.