§ 824. Art. 24. Who may convene summary courts-martial
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(a)Summary courts-martial may be convened by—
(1)any person who may convene a general or special court-martial;
(2)the commanding officer of a detached company, or other detachment of the Army;
(3)the commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment of the Air Force or a corresponding unit of the Space Force; or
(4)the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Secretary concerned.
(b)When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment he shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases brought before him. Summary courts-martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority when considered desirable by him.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 45; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 924(b)(21)(C), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3824.)
In subsection (a)(4), the words “Secretary concerned” are substituted for the words “Secretary of a Department”.
In subsection (b), the words “only one commissioned” are substituted for the words “but one” for clarity. The word “considered” is substituted for the word “deemed”.
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- Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
- 70A Stat. 45
- 134 Stat. 3824
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§ 824
Art. 24. Who may convene summary courts-martial
ActAug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
Stat.70A Stat. 45
Stat.134 Stat. 3824
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