§327. General courts-martial of National Guard not in Federal service

(a) In the National Guard not in Federal service, general courts-martial may be convened by the President or by the governor of a State or Territory or Puerto Rico or by the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia.

(b) A general court-martial may sentence to-

(1) a fine of not more than $200;

(2) forfeiture of pay and allowances;

(3) a reprimand;

(4) dismissal or dishonorable discharge;

(5) reduction of a noncommissioned officer to the ranks; or

(6) any combination of these punishments.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 608 ; Sept. 29, 1988, Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, §1234(b)(4), 102 Stat. 2059 .)

In subsection (a), the words "Federal service" are substituted for the words "service of the United States".

In subsection (b), the words "A general court-martial may sentence to-" are substituted for the words "and such courts shall have the power to impose * * * to sentence". The words "any combination of these punishments" are substituted for the words "or any two or more of such punishments may be combined in the sentences imposed by such courts".

Amendments

1988-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–456 substituted "Territory or Puerto Rico" for "Territory, Puerto Rico, or the Canal Zone,".

Cross References

Uniform Code of Military Justice-

Generally, see section 801 et seq. of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Convening general courts-martial, see section 822 of Title 10.

Jurisdiction of general courts-martial, see section 818 of Title 10.

Sentences, generally, see sections 855 to 858a of Title 10.