Section 5917 - Finality of proceedings, findings and sentences

51 PA Cons Stat § 5917 (2019) (N/A)
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The appellate review of records of trial, the proceedings, findings and sentences of courts-martial as approved, reviewed or affirmed and all dismissals and discharges carried into execution under sentences by courts-martial following approval, review or affirmation are final and conclusive. Orders publishing the proceedings of courts-martial and all action taken pursuant to those proceedings are binding upon all departments, courts, agencies and officers of the United States and the several states, subject only to action upon a petition for a new trial as provided in section 5914 (relating to petition for new trial) and to action under section 5915 (relating to remission and suspension).