48-2402. (KCMJ Art. 18) Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.

48-2402

Chapter 48.--MILITIA, DEFENSE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 24.--CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE; COURTS-MARTIAL JURISDICTION

      48-2402.   (KCMJ Art. 18) Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.General courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to thiscode for any offense made punishable by this code and may, under suchlimitations as the governor may prescribe, adjudge any of the followingpunishments:

      (1)   A fine of not more than $500 or confinementnot more than six months, or both;

      (2)   forfeiture of pay not to exceed 2/3 of themonthly pay for three months;

      (3)   a reprimand;

      (4)   dismissal or dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge;

      (5)   reduction of enlisted persons to a lower grade; or

      (6)   any combination of these punishments.

      History:   L. 1972, ch. 203, § 48-2402;L. 1988, ch. 191, § 13; July 1.