§ 13A-1101. Courts of inquiry
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: April 11, 2023
Effective: April 11, 2023
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-1101
§ 13A-1101. Courts of inquiry
(a) A court of inquiry to investigate any matter of concern to the State military forces may be convened by any person authorized to convene a general court-martial, whether or not the persons involved have requested such an inquiry.
(c)(1) A person subject to this title whose conduct is subject to inquiry shall be designated as a party.
(d) A member of a court of inquiry may be challenged by a party, but only for cause stated to the court.
(e) The members, counsel, the reporter, and interpreters of a court of inquiry shall take an oath to faithfully perform their duties.
(f) Witnesses may be summoned to appear and testify and be examined before a court of inquiry, as provided for courts-martial.
(g) A court of inquiry shall make findings of fact but may not express opinions or make recommendations unless required to do so by the convening authority.
(h)(1) A court of inquiry shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of the president and counsel for the court and forwarded to the convening authority.
Credits
Added by Acts 2020, c. 592, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2020. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 49, § 2, eff. April 11, 2023.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-1101, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 13A-1101
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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