Rule 22 . Petitions for new trial

(a) General Provisions. The Court shall, as soon as practicable after receipt from the Judge Advocate General of a petition for a new trial in a case pending before the Court, notify appellate counsel of such receipt.

(b) Additional Investigation. The Court on considering a petition for a new trial may, when it deems appropriate, refer the matter to the Judge Advocate General who shall cause further investigation to be made and to report the results thereof to the Court.

(c) Answer. Appellate Government counsel shall file an answer to a petition for new trial within 10 days after being notified of the receipt thereof by the Court.

(d) Briefs. Any brief in support of a petition for new trial shall be filed within 10 days of appellate Government counsel's answer. If appellate Government counsel fails to file an answer, accused may file a brief within 10 days after the expiration of the time allowed for the filing of appellate Government counsel's answer. Appellate Government counsel's brief shall be filed within 10 days of the filing of accused's brief. If accused fails to file a brief, appellate Government Counsel may file a brief within 10 days after the expiration of the time allowed for filing of accused's brief.

(e) Oral Argument. Except when ordered by the Court, oral argument shall not be permitted on a petition for a new trial.