Arizona § 26-1016 - Courts-martial; classifications
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1016 — Courts-martial; classifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1016. Courts-martial; classifications
The three kinds of courts-martial in the national guard are:
1. General courts-martial, consisting of one of the following:
(a) A military judge and not less than five members.
(b) 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 orally on the record or in writing a court composed only of a military judge and the military judge approves.
2. A special courts-martial, consisting of one of the following:
(a) Not less than three members.
(b) A military judge and not less than three members.
(c) Only a military judge, if one has been detailed to the court, and the accused under the same conditions as those prescribed in paragraph 1, subdivision (b) requests.
3. Summary courts-martial, consisting of one commissioned officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1016
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1016 cover?
Section 26-1016 ("Courts-martial; classifications") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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