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AL SB415
Bill
Status
4/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Beasley
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AI Summary
SB415 Summary
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Adopts a revised Alabama Code of Military Justice (ACMJ) modeled substantially on the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice to replace existing regulations for disciplining Alabama National Guard members.
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Applies to all Alabama National Guard members during periods when they are not mobilized and establishes courts-martial (general, special, and summary) and non-judicial punishment procedures with authority to impose forfeiture of pay and rank.
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Provides commanders with expanded disciplinary authority for military-specific offenses including AWOL, insubordination, forgery of official military records, assaults on superiors, and drug-related violations.
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Allows Summary and Special Courts-Martial to impose bad-conduct discharges and up to one year incarceration in county jail, with appeals proceeding to a Military Court-Martial Review Panel and ultimately the Alabama Supreme Court.
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Takes effect upon gubernatorial passage and approval, contingent on adoption of implementing guidelines signed by the Governor and promulgated by the Adjutant General.
Legislative Description
Alabama National Guard, disciplinary authority and procedures revised, new model military code similar to federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, Secs. 31-2-92 to 31-2-98, inclusive, 31-2-101, 31-2-103, 31-2-127 repealed
National Guard
Last Action
Veterans and Military Affairs first Amendment Offered
6/1/2011