5924.18 Jurisdiction of general courts-martial. - Ohio Statutes

5924.18 Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.

Subject to section 5924.17 of the Revised Code, general courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code for any offense made punishable by this code and may, under such limitations as the governor may prescribe, adjudge any punishment not forbidden by this code, including the penalty of death when specifically authorized by this code. General courts-martial also have jurisdiction to try any person who by the law of war is subject to trial by a military tribunal and may adjudge any punishment permitted by the law of war. A general court-martial of the kind specified in division (B)(1)(b) of section 5924.16 of the Revised Code does not have jurisdiction to try any person for any offense for which the death penalty may be adjudged unless the case has been previously referred to trial as a noncapital case.

Effective Date: 07-17-1970