Maryland § 13A-503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13A-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-503.
(a) A summary court–martial may be convened by:
(1) a person who may convene a general or special court–martial;
(2) the commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Army;
(3) the commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Air Force; or
(4) the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Adjutant General.
(b) (1) 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, or a military judge may act as summary court–martial.
(2) A summary court–martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by such authority.
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What does Maryland Code § 13A-503 cover?
Section 13A-503 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.
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