Guam § 63717 - Who May Convene Special Courts-Martial.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63717 — Who May Convene Special Courts-Martial., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63717. Who May Convene Special Courts-Martial.
In the Guam military forces not in federal service, the commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post,
camp, air base, auxiliary air base, or other place where troops are on duty, or of a division, brigade, regiment,
wing, group, detached battalion, detached squadron, separate squadron, or other detached command, may
convene special courts-martial. Special courts-martial may also be convened by superior authority. When
any such officer is an accuser, the court may be convened by superior competent authority if considered
advisable by him.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63717
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63717 cover?
Section 63717 ("Who May Convene Special Courts-Martial.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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