44-43 - General courts-martial; sentencing. - Virginia Statutes

§ 44-43. General courts-martial; sentencing.

A. General courts-martial of the National Guard, not in federal service, maybe convened by orders of the Governor or the Adjutant General of Virginia.

B. A general court-martial shall have the authority to impose any of thefollowing fines and penalties:

1. A fine of not more than $200;

2. Forfeiture of pay and allowances;

3. A reprimand;

4. Dismissal or dishonorable discharge;

4a. Restriction to limits;

4b. Imposition of extra duty;

4c. Confinement for not more than twenty days;

5. Reduction of enlisted persons one or more pay grades; or

6. Any combination of these punishments.

(1930, p. 956; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(33); 1958, c. 393; 1964, c. 227;1976, c. 399; 1977, c. 74.)