HRS §124B-43
Who can call a summary court-martial
This section says which military officers can start a summary court-martial. It lists specific commanders and allows a single officer to act as the court when alone. A higher authority can also call one if they think it's needed.
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The statute, as written — Who may convene summary courts-martial
(a) Summary courts-martial may be convened by: (1) Any person who may convene a general or special court-martial; (2) The commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Army; (3) The commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Air Force; or (4) The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the adjutant general. (b) When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment, that officer shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases. Summary courts-martial may be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by the authority.
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