Illinois § 24
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.
Article 24. Who may convene summary courts-martial. (a) Summary courts-martial may be convened by: (1) any person who may convene a general or special court-martial; (2) the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Adjutant General. (b) When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment that officer shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases. Summary courts-martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by such authority. (Source: P.A. 99-796, eff. 1-1-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 24
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24 cover?
Section 24 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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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