37-B §402. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HEADING: PL 1997, C. 455, §9 (RPR)

Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

§402. Definitions

As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

1. Accuser. "Accuser" means a person who:

A. Signs and swears to charges; [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused. [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

2. Active service. Active service is defined in section 101-A, subsection 1.

[ 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR) .]

3. Code. "Code" means this chapter.

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

4. Commanding officer. "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit.

[ 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD) .]

5. Enlisted person. "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force.

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

6. Military forces. Military forces is defined in section 101-A, subsection 2.

[ 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR) .]

7. Military judge. "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221.

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

8. Military unit. "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment.

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

9. Officer. "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer.

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

10. Superior officer. "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command.

[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). 1987, c. 230, §2 (AMD). 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).