Utah Code § 39A-5-306: Bad conduct discharge or dismissal -- Approval by governor.

(1) A sentence imposing dismissal or bad conduct discharge against a member of the National Guard who is not in federal service may not be executed until it is approved by the governor.

(2) A discharge or dismissal may not be imposed by any military court unless a complete written record of the proceedings has been made and is available for consideration of the military court.