Louisiana § RS 29:136 - Article 36. Rules of procedure for courts-martial
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:136 — Article 36. Rules of procedure for courts-martial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:136. Article 36. Rules of procedure for courts-martial
A. The procedure, in cases before military courts shall be the federal Rules for Courts-Martial, as published in the most recent version of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, except when such rules are contrary to or inconsistent with this code.
B. The modes of proof in cases before courts-martial under this code shall be the federal Military Rules of Evidence, as prescribed in the most recent version of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, except when such rules are contrary to or inconsistent with this code.
C. The governor or adjutant general may promulgate additional rules and regulations regarding courts-martial procedure. All rules and regulations made under this Section shall be uniform insofar as practicable.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2017, No. 75, §1, eff. June 8, 2017.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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