North Carolina § 127A-47 - Courts-martial for National Guard.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 127A-47 — Courts-martial for National Guard., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127A-47. Courts-martial for National Guard.
Courts-martial for military personnel of the North Carolina National Guard not in the service of the United States shall be of three kinds, namely, general courts-martial, special courts-martial, and summary courts-martial. They shall be constituted, have cognizance of the same subjects, and possess like powers as similar courts provided for by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial, United States. The proceedings of courts-martial of the North Carolina National Guard shall follow the forms and modes of procedure prescribed for such similar courts. History (1917, c. 200, s. 55; C.S., s. 6825; 1963, c. 1018, s. 1; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2010-193, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2010-193, s. 23, provides: "Prosecutions for offenses committed before the effective date of this act are not abated or affected by this act, and the statutes that would be applicable but for this act remain applicable to those prosecutions." This Act became effective December 1, 2010. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2009-281, s. 1, effective July 10, 2009, substituted "National Guard" for "national guard" twice in this section. Session Laws 2010-193, s. 1, effective December 1, 2010, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date, throughout the section, substituted "National Guard" for "national guard"; and in the second sentence, deleted "except as to punishments" following "possess like powers" and substituted "provided for by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial, United States. The proceedings" for "provided for by the law and regulations governing the armed forces of the United States and the proceedings." Session Laws 2011-195, s. 1(a), effective June 23, 2011, substituted "military personnel of the North Carolina National Guard" for "organizations of the National Guard" in the first sentence, and inserted "North Carolina" in the last sentence.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 127A-47
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 127A-47 cover?
Section 127A-47 ("Courts-martial for National Guard.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina § 127A-47?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 127A-47" (North Carolina). 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 North Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Carolina attorney.
How does North Carolina § 127A-47 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in North Carolina.