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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-31 (Statute Update stamp, 51 Pa.C.S.)

51 Pa.C.S. § 5502: Who may convene special courts-martial.

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  1. Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS
  2. PART IV MILITARY JUSTICE
  3. CHAPTER 55 APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION OF COURTS-MARTIAL

(a) General rule.--Special courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:

(1) Any person who may convene a general court-martial.

(2) The commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, station, Pennsylvania National Guard base or station.

(3) The commanding officer of a brigade, regiment or corresponding unit of the Army.

(4) The commanding officer of a group or corresponding unit of the Air Force.

(5) The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when authorized by the Adjutant General.

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