Maryland § 13A-719
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13A-719, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-719.
(a) (1) Each general and special court–martial shall keep a separate record of the proceedings in each case brought before it, and the record shall be authenticated by the signature of the military judge.
(2) If the record cannot be authenticated by the military judge by reason of the judge’s death, disability, or absence, it shall be authenticated by the signature of the trial counsel or by that of a member, if the trial counsel is unable to authenticate it by reason of trial counsel’s death, disability, or absence.
(3) In a court–martial consisting of only a military judge, the record shall be authenticated by the court reporter under the same conditions that would impose such a duty on a member under this subsection.
(b) (1) A complete verbatim record of the proceedings and testimony shall be prepared in each general and special court–martial case resulting in a conviction.
(2) In all other court–martial cases, the record shall contain such matters as may be prescribed by regulations.
(c) Each summary court–martial shall keep a separate record of the proceedings in each case, and the record shall be authenticated in the manner as may be prescribed by regulations.
(d) A copy of the record of the proceedings of each general and special court–martial shall be given to the accused as soon as it is authenticated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13A-719
What does Maryland Code § 13A-719 cover?
Section 13A-719 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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