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10 U.S.C. 953: Remission or suspension of sentence; restoration to duty; reenlistmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 48-MILITARY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
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§953. Remission or suspension of sentence; restoration to duty; reenlistment

For offenders who were at the time of commission of their offenses subject to his authority and who merit such action, the Secretary concerned shall establish⁠—

(1)  a system for the remission or suspension of the unexecuted part of the sentences of selected offenders;

(2)  a system for the restoration to duty of such offenders who have had the unexecuted part of their sentences remitted or suspended and who have not been discharged; and

(3)  a system for the enlistment of such offenders who have had the unexecuted part of their sentences remitted and who have been discharged.

(Added Pub. L. 90–377, § 1 , July 5, 1968 , 82 Stat. 287 .)