130.24 - Who may convene summary courts-martial. - New York Statutes

§ 130.24. 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 or separate company or corresponding unit or other detachment of a force of the organized militia; (3) the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the adjutant general. (b) When but one 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 deemed desirable by him.