§ 13A–503
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 13A-503 (2026)
Title 13A. Maryland Code of Military Justice
Subtitle 5. Appointment and Composition of Courts–martial
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(a)
A summary court–martial may be convened by:
(1)
a person who may convene a general or special court–martial;
(2)
the commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Army;
(3)
the commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Air Force; or
(4)
the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Adjutant General.
(b)
(1)
When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment, that officer shall be the summary court–martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court–martial cases, or a military judge may act as summary court–martial.
(2)
A summary court–martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by such authority.