412.286 - Limitations on powers of commanding officer concerning nonjudicial punishment; delegation of powers.
412.286 Limitations on powers of commanding officer concerning nonjudicial punishment; delegation of powers. Under Office regulations, limitations may be placed on the powers granted by NRS 412.286 to 412.302, inclusive, with respect to the kind and amount of punishment authorized, the categories of commanding officers and warrant officers exercising command authorized to exercise those powers, the applicability of NRS 412.286 to 412.302, inclusive, to an accused who demands trial by court-martial, and the kinds of courts-martial to which the case may be referred upon such a demand. However, punishment may not be imposed upon any member of the Nevada National Guard under NRS 412.286 to 412.302, inclusive, if the member has, before the imposition of such punishment, demanded trial by court-martial in lieu of such punishment. Under Office regulations, rules may be prescribed with respect to the suspension of punishments authorized hereunder. If authorized by Office regulations, a commanding officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction or an officer of general rank in command may delegate his or her powers under NRS 412.286 to 412.302, inclusive, to a principal assistant.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1313; A 1993, 1609)