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Chapter 507

Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 507

Connecticut Code of Military Justice

27-141Definitions.27-142Applicability of chapter.27-143Dismissal of commissioned officer.27-144Applicability of code in and out of state.27-145Judge advocates and legal officers.27-146Apprehension of offenders. Quelling of disturbances.27-147Apprehension of deserters by civil officers.27-148Arrest or confinement of enlisted personnel and officers.27-149Restraint of persons charged with offenses.27-150Place of confinement.27-151Duty of community correctional center, jail and prison officers.27-152Punishment prohibited before trial.27-153Trial by civil authority.27-154Nonjudicial disciplinary punishments for minor offenses.27-155Kinds of courts-martial.27-156Jurisdiction of forces.27-157Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.27-158Jurisdiction of special courts-martial.27-159Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial.27-160Approval of Governor prerequisite to execution of dismissal or dishonorable discharge sentence.27-161Court-martial to have complete record of procedures and testimony.27-162Sentence of confinement in lieu of fine.27-163Convening of general courts-martial by Governor.27-164Commanding officer may convene special courts-martial.27-165Commanding officer may convene summary courts-martial.27-166Who may serve on courts-martial.27-167Military judge of general or special court-martial.27-168Trial and defense counsel.27-169Court reporters. Interpreters.27-170Absent and additional members.27-171Preferring of charges.27-172Protection against self-incrimination.27-173Preliminary investigation. Rights of accused.27-174Charges and investigation papers forwarded to Governor.27-175Advice of staff judge advocate and reference for trial. Corrections in charges and specifications.27-176Service of charges on accused. Time for trial.27-177Mittimus for confinement on failure to appear for trial. Bail. Confinement pending trial.27-178Procedure. Rules of evidence.27-179Censure of court or member, coercion prohibited.27-180Court-martial. Prosecution. Trial counsel. Defense counsel. Assistant counsel.27-181Sessions.27-182Continuance.27-183Challenges.27-184Oaths.27-185Statute of limitations.27-186Second trial for same offense prohibited.27-187Pleading by accused.27-188Obtaining of witnesses and evidence.27-189Refusal of witness to appear. Witness fees.27-190Contempt.27-191Depositions.27-192Sworn testimony in record of court of inquiry admissible, when.27-193Voting by members of court-martial. Rulings on questions. Determinations by military judge.27-194Two-thirds vote required for conviction and sentence. Majority vote for other questions. Tie vote.27-195Announcement of findings and sentence.27-196Record of proceedings. Authentication. Copy to accused.27-197Cruel punishments prohibited.27-198Governor to prescribe table of maximum punishments.27-199Forfeiture of pay and allowances. Running of period of confinement.27-200Place of confinement. Hard labor.27-201Authority of convening authority over execution of sentence.27-202Record forwarded to convening authority. Action thereon.27-203Record of general court-martial referred to staff judge advocate.27-204Return of record to court for reconsideration or correction of error.27-205Convening authority may order rehearing.27-206Approval by convening authority.27-207Review by Governor or Judge Advocate.27-208Effect of error of law. Approval of guilty finding may be limited to lesser offense.27-209Rights of accused before reviewing authority.27-210Vacation of suspension of sentence.27-211Petition for new trial.27-212Remission or suspension of unexecuted part of sentence. Substitution of administrative discharge for court-martial discharge.27-213Restoration of rights and property after sentence set aside or disapproved. Different form of discharge after new trial. Reappointment of officer after new trial.27-214Finality and binding effect of actions.27-215No trial for offense not committed on duty.27-216Principal defined.27-217Accessory after the fact.27-218Finding of guilty of offense included in charge or of attempt to commit offense charged or included in charge.27-219Attempt to commit an offense.27-220Conspiracy.27-221Solicitation to desertion, mutiny, misbehavior or sedition.27-222Procuring of enlistment or separation by false representations or concealment.27-223Effecting of enlistment, appointment or separation of ineligible person.27-224Desertion.27-225Absence without leave.27-226Missing movement.27-227Contempt towards President or Governor.27-228Disrespect towards superior officer.27-229Assaulting or disobeying command of superior officer.27-230Offenses against warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer.27-231Failure to obey orders or regulations.27-232Cruelty, oppression or maltreatment of subordinate.27-233Mutiny. Sedition.27-234Resisting or breaking arrest. Escape.27-235Illegal release of prisoner. Aiding escape.27-236Illegal arrest or confinement of another.27-237Unnecessary delay in disposition of case. Failure to observe trial provisions.27-238Misbehavior in presence of enemy.27-239Compelling surrender or abandonment to enemy.27-240Disclosure of parole or countersign.27-241Forcing of safeguard.27-242Illegal disposition of captured property. Looting.27-243Aiding enemy.27-244Improper acts as prisoner of war.27-245False official statements.27-246Misuse of military property.27-247Misuse of government property other than military.27-248Wrongful hazard of military vessel.27-249Drunken or reckless operation of vehicle.27-250Drinking or sleeping on duty; leaving post before relieved.27-251Dueling.27-252Malingering; intentional self-injury.27-253Riot. Breach of peace.27-254Use of provocative or reproachful words or gestures towards another.27-255Attempt to harm another.27-256Perjury.27-257Fraudulent claims. False oath. Forgery. Fraud.27-258Larceny; wrongful appropriation.27-259Conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman.27-260Crimes excepted from court-martial jurisdiction.27-261Court of inquiry.27-262Administration of oaths.27-263Code to be explained to military personnel.27-264Complaint against superior officers.27-265Investigation of complaint of damage by military personnel. Assessment of damages.27-266Execution of process and sentences by civil officers.27-267Issuance and execution of process by military courts.27-268Payment of fines.27-269Immunity for action of military court.27-270Presumption of jurisdiction of military courts and boards.27-271Governor may delegate certain authority.27-272Payment of court expenses.27-273Uniform construction.27-274Short title: Connecticut Code of Military Justice.