Missouri § 40.055 - General courts-martial, jurisdiction — punishment.
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§ 40.055. General courts-martial, jurisdiction — punishment.
General courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to sections 40.005 to 40.490 for any offense made punishable by sections 40.005 to 40.490 and may, under such limitations as the governor may prescribe, adjudge any of the following punishments:
(1) A fine of not more than two hundred dollars, or confinement not more than three months, or both;
(2) Forfeiture of pay and allowances for a period not exceeding six months;
(3) A reprimand;
(4) Dismissal, dishonorable or bad conduct discharge;
(5) Reduction of a noncommissioned officer to any lower enlisted grade; or
(6) Any combination of these punishments; and
(7) Costs.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 17, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1505)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40.055 ("General courts-martial, jurisdiction — punishment.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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