Rule 85 The petition
The period within which an accused may present a petition against finding or sentence or both in accordance with section 70(1) of the Act shall be 28 days following the day on which sentence is announced.
A petition presented in accordance with section 70(1) of the Act shall be in writing and signed by the accused, or on his behalf by his legal representative.
A petition addressed to the Defence Council shall be treated as having been presented to the Defence Council if it is presented by the petitioner—
to the court administration officer; or
where the petitioner is—
in custody or detention in any civil prison or institution, to the governor of the prison or institution;
detained in any military or air force establishment or in naval detention quarters, to the commandant of the establishment or quarters.
A person to whom a petition is presented under paragraph (3)(b) shall transmit it to the court administration officer immediately upon receipt.