Minn. Stat. § 192A.13: WHO MAY CONVENE GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL.

(a) In the state military forces not in federal active service, general courts-martial may be convened by:

(1) the governor; or

(2) the adjutant general.

(b) The governor or the adjutant general may authorize in writing other general officers in command as additional general courts-martial convening authorities. The authorization terminates no later than the term of the adjutant general or governor making the authorization.

(c) If a commanding officer or the adjutant general is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by a superior authority if considered desirable by that authority.