MN SF971

Updates Minnesota Code of Military Justice (Chapter 192A) to modernize disciplinary procedures and court-martial jurisdiction requirements for state military forces.

Establishes nonjudicial punishment authority allowing commanding officers to impose disciplinary measures (admonitions, reprimands, pay forfeiture, extra duties, restrictions) without court-martial for minor offenses, with appeal rights within 15 days.

Expands subject matter jurisdiction to include offenses with any nexus to the state military force and adds new provisions for error review, lesser included offenses, and state appeals in court-martial cases.

Simplifies general and special courts-martial sentencing authority from enumerated punishments to any punishment not forbidden by code, and allows governor or adjutant general to delegate authority previously reserved only to the governor.

Creates new controlled substance offense under duty status (positive urinalysis test results) and adds affirmative defense for valid prescriptions; repeals outdated statutory sections.