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10 U.S.C. 948h: Who may convene military commissionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 47A-MILITARY COMMISSIONS
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§948h. Who may convene military commissions

Military commissions under this chapter may be convened by the Secretary of Defense or by any officer or official of the United States designated by the Secretary for that purpose.

(Added Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XVIII, § 1802 , Oct. 28, 2009 , 123 Stat. 2576 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 948h, added Pub. L. 109–366, § 3(a)(1), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2603, related to who may convene military commissions, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 111–84.