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Code · U.S. Code · Title 10 - ARMED FORCES · CHAPTER 47— UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE · SUBCHAPTER IV— COURT-MARTIAL JURISDICTION · § 821

§ 821. Art. 21. Jurisdiction of courts-martial not exclusive

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The provisions of this chapter conferring jurisdiction upon courts-martial do not deprive military commissions, provost courts, or other military tribunals of concurrent jurisdiction with respect to offenders or offenses that by statute or by the law of war may be tried by military commissions, provost courts, or other military tribunals. This section does not apply to a military commission established under chapter 47A of this title.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 44; Pub. L. 109–366, § 4(a)(2), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2631.)
The words “do not deprive” are substituted for the words “shall not be construed as depriving”. The words “with respect to” are substituted for the words “in respect of”.
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  • Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
  • 70A Stat. 44
  • Pub. L. 109–366, § 4(a)(2)
  • 120 Stat. 2631
  • Pub. L. 109–366
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§ 821
Art. 21. Jurisdiction of courts-martial not exclusive
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ActAug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
Stat.70A Stat. 44
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–366, § 4(a)(2)
Stat.120 Stat. 2631
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–366
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