37-B §402. Definitions
Title 37-B: DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HEADING: PL 1997, C. 455, §9 (RPR)
Chapter 5: MAINE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
§402. Definitions
As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
1. Accuser. "Accuser" means a person who:
A. Signs and swears to charges; [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused. [1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
2. Active service. Active service is defined in section 101-A, subsection 1.
[ 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR) .]
3. Code. "Code" means this chapter.
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
4. Commanding officer. "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit.
[ 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD) .]
5. Enlisted person. "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force.
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
6. Military forces. Military forces is defined in section 101-A, subsection 2.
[ 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR) .]
7. Military judge. "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221.
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
8. Military unit. "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment.
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
9. Officer. "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer.
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
10. Superior officer. "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command.
[ 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). 1987, c. 230, §2 (AMD). 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).