Bill > S2236

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Code of Military Justice (MCMJ), which provides a comprehensive legal framework for the state's military forces. The key provisions of the bill include: - Defining key terms and establishing the jurisdiction of the code over members of the state military forces. - Detailing the procedures for apprehension, restraint, and confinement of persons subject to the code. - Establishing a system of non-judicial punishment by commanding officers for minor offenses. - Defining the jurisdiction and composition of different types of courts-martial. - Outlining the rights of the accused and procedures for courts-martial, including rules of evidence and investigation. - Prescribing maximum punishments for various military offenses. - Providing for the review and appeal of court-martial decisions. - Enumerating a range of punitive articles covering specific military crimes and disorders. - Addressing miscellaneous provisions such as the administration of oaths, complaints of wrongs, and payment of fees and fines. The bill aims to create a uniform military justice system in Massachusetts that aligns with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, while tailoring it to the state's specific needs and circumstances.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2236