Sec. 26.05.450. Who may convene a general court-martial.

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(a)A general court-martial may be convened by

(1)the governor;

(2)the adjutant general;

(3)the commanding officer of a force of the militia of the state;

(4)the commanding officer of a division or a separate brigade;

(5)the commanding officer of a separate wing.

(b)If a commanding officer who is authorized to convene a general court-martial is the accuser in a matter, the court hearing the matter shall be convened by superior competent authority.

(c)A superior authority may convene a case if the superior authority considers it desirable.