Iowa § 29B.17 - 29B.17 Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.
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§ 29B.17. 29B.17 Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.
Subject to section 29B.16, 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 adjutant general may prescribe, adjudge any one or a combination of the following punishments: 1. A fine of not more than five thousand dollars. 2. Forfeiture of not more than twenty days’ pay and allowances. 3. A reprimand. 4. Dismissal or dishonorable discharge. 5. Reduction of a noncommissioned officer to the ranks. [C39, §467.33; C46, 50, §29.33; C54, 58, 62, §29.71; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §29B.17] 2008 Acts, ch 1026, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §23 Wed Dec 10 22:17:57 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 29B.17 (19, 0)
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