Pennsylvania § 5903 - Action on general court-martial records.
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§ 5903. Action on general court-martial records.
The convening authority shall refer the record of each general court-martial to his staff judge advocate or legal officer who shall submit his written opinion thereon to the convening authority. If there is no qualified staff judge advocate or legal officer available, the State Judge Advocate shall assign a judge advocate officer for such purpose. If the final action of the court has resulted in an acquittal of all charges and specifications, the opinion shall be limited to questions of jurisdiction.
Cross References. Section 5903 is referred to in sections 5808, 5908 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5903
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5903 cover?
Section 5903 ("Action on general court-martial records.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 5903?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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