44-44 - Special courts-martial. - Virginia Statutes

§ 44-44. Special courts-martial.

A. In the National Guard, not in federal service, the commanding officer ofeach garrison, fort, post, camp, air base, auxiliary air base, or otherplace, where troops are on duty, or brigade, regiment, wing, group, detachedbattalion, separate squadron, or other detached command, may convene specialcourts-martial. Special courts-martial may also be convened by superiorauthority.

B. A special court-martial may not try a commissioned officer.

C. A special court-martial shall have the same powers of punishment as ageneral court-martial, except that of dismissal or dishonorable discharge.Any fine imposed by a special court-martial shall not exceed $100 nor shallany period of confinement exceed 10 days. A special court-martial may award abad conduct discharge.

(1930, p. 956; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(34); 1958, c. 393; 1964, c. 227;1976, c. 399; 1977, c. 74.)