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10 U.S.C. § 824

Title 10 Chapter 47 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 824. Art. 24. Who may convene summary courts-martial

  • (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.

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