§4711. Inquests
(a) When a person is found dead under circumstances that require investigation, at a place garrisoned by the Army and under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States, the commanding officer shall direct a summary court-martial to investigate the circumstances of the death.
(b) In conducting an investigation under subsection (a), the summary court-martial may summon witnesses and examine them upon oath.
(c) The summary court-martial shall promptly submit to the commanding officer a report of the investigation and findings as to the cause of death.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041,
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 4711(a)
4711(b) |
10:15a (words before semicolon of 1st sentence). 10:15a (1st sentence, less words before semicolon). |
June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. II, §1 (Art. 113), |
| 4711(c) | 10:15a (less 1st sentence). |
In subsection (a), the words "post, fort, camp, or other" are omitted as surplusage.
In subsection (b), the words "In conducting an investigation under subsection (a)" are substituted for the words "for this purpose". The word "may" is substituted for the words "shall have power to". The words "or affirmation" are omitted, since the word "oath", as defined in section 1 of title 1, includes "affirmation".
In subsection (c), the words "commanding officer" are substituted for the words "post or other commander" to conform to subsection (a).
Cross References
Summary courts-martial-
Jurisdiction, see section 820 of this title.
Persons authorized to convene, see section 824 of this title.