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§ 33-13-151. Courts-martial classified; composition

The three (3) kinds of courts-martial in each of the state military forces are: General court-martial consisting of: A military judge and not less than six (6) members; or Only a military judge, if before the court is assembled the accused, knowing the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel, requests […]

§ 33-13-153. Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general

Each force of the state military forces has court-martial jurisdiction over all persons subject to this code. The exercise of jurisdiction by one force over personnel of another force shall be in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Governor.

§ 33-13-155. Jurisdiction of general courts-martial

Subject to Section 33-13-153 of this code, general courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code for any offense made punishable by this code and may under such limitations as the Governor may prescribe, adjudge any of the following punishments: A fine of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or confinement for […]

§ 33-13-157. Jurisdiction of special courts-martial

Subject to Section 33-13-153 of this code, special courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code, except commissioned officers, for any offense for which they may be punished under this code. A special court-martial has the same powers or punishment as a general court-martial, except: A fine of not more than One Thousand […]

§ 33-13-159. Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial

Subject to Section 33-13-153 of this code, summary courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code, except officers, for any offense made punishable by this code. Any person given notice of trial by a summary courts-martial may request trial before a special or general courts-martial. The decision to grant this request is reserved […]

§ 33-13-161. Jurisdiction of courts-martial not exclusive

The provisions of this article conferring jurisdiction upon courts-martial do not deprive military commissions, provost courts or other military tribunals of concurrent jurisdiction with respect to offenders or offenses that by statute or by the law of war may be tried by military commissions, provost courts or other military tribunals.