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(a)In general.--In a case in which the accused may be sentenced to death, the number of members shall be 12.
(b)Case no longer capital.--Subject to section 829 of this title (article 29)--
(1) if a case is referred for trial as a capital case and, before the members are impaneled, the accused may no longer be sentenced to death, the number of members shall be eight; and
(2) if a case is referred for trial as a capital case and, after the members are impaneled, the accused may no longer be sentenced to death, the number of members shall remain 12.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 10 U.S.C. § 825a - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 10. Armed Forces § 825a. Art. 25a. Number of court-martial members in capital cases - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-10-armed-forces/10-usc-sect-825a/
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