(a) In the state military forces not in federal active service, general courts-martial may be convened by:
(1) the governor; or
(2) the adjutant general.
(b) The governor or the adjutant general may authorize in writing other general officers in command as additional general courts-martial convening authorities. The authorization terminates no later than the term of the adjutant general or governor making the authorization.
(c) If a commanding officer or the adjutant general is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by a superior authority if considered desirable by that authority.
History:1963 c 661 s 192A.13; 1978 c 552 s 11; 2002 c 308 s 23; 2013 c 78 s 9