Arizona § 26-1020 - Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1020 — Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1020. Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial
Subject to section 26-1017, summary courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this chapter, except officers and candidates, for any offense made punishable by this chapter. A person with respect to whom summary courts-martial have jurisdiction shall not be brought to trial before a summary court-martial if the person objects. If objection to trial by summary courts-martial is made by an accused, trial may be ordered by special or general court-martial as may be appropriate. Under limitations that the governor prescribes, summary courts-martial may sentence an offender to any combination of the following:
1. Forfeiture of two-thirds pay and allowances for one month.
2. Reduction of a noncommissioned officer to the ranks.
3. A fine of not more than one hundred dollars for each offense.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1020
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1020 cover?
Section 26-1020 ("Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial") 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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