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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A general court-martial may be convened by
(1) the governor;
(2) the adjutant general;
(3) the commanding officer of a force of the militia of the state;
(4) the commanding officer of a division or a separate brigade;
(5) the commanding officer of a separate wing.
(b) If a commanding officer who is authorized to convene a general court-martial is the accuser in a matter, the court hearing the matter shall be convened by superior competent authority.
(c) A superior authority may convene a case if the superior authority considers it desirable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 26. Military Affairs, Veterans, Disasters, and Aerospace § 26.05.450. Who may convene a general court-martial - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-26-military-affairs-veterans-disasters-and-aerospace/ak-st-sect-26-05-450/
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