HRS §124B-41

Who can call a general court-martial

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This section says which military leaders can call a general court-martial. If the leader who would normally call it is the accuser (the person bringing charges), a higher commander must call it instead. A higher commander can also call it whenever they think it's best.

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The statute, as written — Who may convene general courts-martial

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) General courts-martial may be convened by: (1) The governor; (2) The adjutant general; (3) The commanding officer of a force of the state military forces; (4) The commanding officer of a division or separate brigade; or (5) The commanding officer of a separate wing. (b) If any commanding officer authorized under subsection (a) is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by the superior authority if considered desirable by the authority.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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