6105 - Redress of injuries to property.

     § 6105.  Redress of injuries to property.        (a)  Assessment of damages.--Whenever complaint is made to     any commanding officer that willful damage has been done to the     property of any person or that his property has been wrongfully     taken by members of the State military forces, he may, subject     to such regulations as the Governor may prescribe, convene a     board to investigate the complaint. The board shall consist of     from one to three commissioned officers and shall have for the     purpose of such investigation, power to summon witnesses and     examine them upon oath or affirmation, to receive depositions or     other documentary evidence, and to assess the damages sustained     against the responsible parties. The assessment of damages made     by such board is subject to the approval of the commanding     officer, and in the amount approved by him and may be charged     against the pay of the offenders. The order of such commanding     officer directing charges herein authorized shall be conclusive,     except as provided in subsection (b) on any disbursing officer     for the payment by him to the injured parties of the damages so     assessed and approved.        (b)  Rights of accused.--Any person subject to this part who     is accused of causing willful damage to property has the right     to be represented by counsel, to summon witnesses in his behalf,     and to cross-examine those appearing against him. He has the     right of appeal to the next higher commander.