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Code · Pennsylvania · Title 51 — MILITARY AFFAIRS · Chapter 55

§ 5501. Who may convene general courts-martial.

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§ 5501. Who may convene general courts-martial.
(a)General rule.-- General courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:
(1)The Governor.
(2)The Adjutant General.
(3)A deputy adjutant general authorized by a regulation of the Governor.
(4)The commanding general of a division.
(5)The general officer in command of a wing.
(b)Commanding officer as accuser.-- When a commanding officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may, in any case, be convened by such authority when deemed desirable by such authority.
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