N.Y. Military Law § 130.24: Who may convene summary courts-martial

§ 130.24. Who may convene summary courts-martial. (a) Summary

courts-martial may be convened by--

(1) any person who may convene a general or special court-martial;

(2) the commanding officer of a detached or separate company or

corresponding unit or other detachment of a force of the organized

militia;

(3) the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command

when empowered by the adjutant general.

(b) When but one officer is present with a command or detachment he

shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and

shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases brought before

him. Summary courts-martial may, however, be convened in any case by

superior competent authority when deemed desirable by him.