Whenever a portion of the militia of the State is on duty under or pursuant to orders of the Governor or whenever a part of the militia is ordered to assemble for state duty, the systems, precedents, and procedures established in the Uniform Code of Military Justice for the governing of armed forces of the United States, so far as applicable and not in conflict with a rule or regulation of this code, is considered in full force and regarded as a part of this chapter until these forces are duly relieved from this duty. Nothing in this section is construed as relinquishing the state's authority and jurisdiction in these matters. The Governor shall review the findings of all general courts-martial convened during situations arising pursuant to this section.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-4; 1952 Code Section 44-4; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241; 2001 Act No. 85, Section 5; 2011 Act No. 46, Section 3, eff June 7, 2011.