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(a) General rule.--Subject to section 5402 (relating to jurisdiction of courts-martial in general), summary courts-martial shall have jurisdiction to try all persons subject to this part, except officers, cadets, candidates and midshipmen, for any offense made punishable by this part and may, under such limitations as the Governor may prescribe, adjudge any of the following punishments:
(1) A fine of not more than $500.
(2) Confinement for not more than ten days.
(3) Restriction to specified limits for no more than two months.
(4) Forfeiture of not more than two-thirds of pay for a period not exceeding one month.
(5) Reduction to the next lower grade.
(b) Objection to summary court-martial.--No person with respect to whom summary courts-martial have jurisdiction may be brought to trial before a summary court-martial if the person objects thereto. If objection to trial by summary court-martial is made by an accused, trial shall be ordered by special or general court-martial, as may be appropriate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military Affairs § 5405. Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-51-pacsa-military-affairs/pa-csa-sect-51-5405/
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