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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 432.033. Jurisdiction of General Court-Martial

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Subject to Section 432.032, a general court-martial has jurisdiction to try a person subject to this chapter for any offense made punishable by this chapter and may, under limitations the governor prescribes, adjudge any of the following punishments:

(1) reprimand;

(2) forfeiture of pay and allowances;

(3) a fine of not more than $10,000;

(4) reduction of any enlisted member to any lower rank;

(5) confinement for not more than five years;

(6) dismissal or bad conduct or dishonorable discharge;  or

(7) any combination of those punishments.

(b) A dismissal or dishonorable discharge may not be adjudged unless a complete record of the proceedings and testimony is made, counsel having the qualifications prescribed under Section 432.046(b) is detailed to represent the accused;  and a military judge is detailed to the trial.

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