Maryland § 13A-102
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13A-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-102.
(a) This title applies to all members of the State military forces at all times.
(b) (1) Subject matter jurisdiction is established if a nexus exists between an offense, either military or non–military, and the State military force.
(2) Courts–martial have primary jurisdiction of military offenses.
(3) (i) A proper civilian court has primary jurisdiction of a non–military offense when an act or omission violates both this title and local criminal law, foreign or domestic.
(ii) In a case described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a court–martial may be initiated only after the civilian authority declined to prosecute or dismissed the charge, provided jeopardy has not attached.
(4) Jurisdiction over attempted crimes, conspiracy crimes, solicitation, and accessory crimes must be determined by the underlying offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13A-102
What does Maryland Code § 13A-102 cover?
Section 13A-102 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 13A-102?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 13A-102" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13A-102 apply to my situation?
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