There is a newer version of the West Virginia Code
2012 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 15. PUBLIC SAFETY
ARTICLE 1E. CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
- §15-1E-2. Persons subject to this article; jurisdiction.
- §15-1E-3. Jurisdiction to try certain personnel.
- §15-1E-4. Reserved.
- §15-1E-5. Territorial applicability of the article.
- §15-1E-6. Judge Advocates.
- §15-1E-8. Reserved.
- §15-1E-9. Imposition of restraint.
- §15-1E-10. Restraint of persons charged with offenses.
- §15-1E-11. Place of confinement; reports and receiving of prisoners.
- §15-1E-12. Confinement with enemy prisoners prohibited.
- §15-1E-13. Punishment prohibited before trial.
- §15-1E-14. Delivery of offenders to civil authorities.
- §15-1E-17. Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general.
- §15-1E-18. Jurisdiction of general courts-martial.
- §15-1E-19. Jurisdiction of special courts-martial.
- §15-1E-20. Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial.
- §15-1E-21. Reserved.
- §15-1E-23. Who may convene special courts-martial.
- §15-1E-24. Who may convene summary courts-martial.
- §15-1E-25. Who may serve on courts-martial.
- §15-1E-26. Military judge of a general or special court-martial.
- §15-1E-27. Detail of trial counsel and defense counsel.
- §15-1E-28. Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters.
- §15-1E-29. Absent and additional members.
- §15-1E-31. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited.
- §15-1E-32. Investigation.
- §15-1E-33. Forwarding of charges.
- §15-1E-34. Advice of judge advocate and reference for trial.
- §15-1E-35. Service of charges.
- §15-1E-37. Unlawfully influencing action of court.
- §15-1E-38. Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel.
- §15-1E-39. Sessions.
- §15-1E-40. Continuances.
- §15-1E-41. Challenges.
- §15-1E-42. Oaths or affirmations.
- §15-1E-43. Statute of limitations.
- §15-1E-44. Former jeopardy.
- §15-1E-45. Pleas of the accused.
- §15-1E-46. Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence.
- §15-1E-47. Refusal to appear or testify.
- §15-1E-48. Contempts.
- §15-1E-49. Depositions.
- §15-1E-50. Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry.
- §15-1E-50a. Defense of lack of mental responsibility.
- §15-1E-51. Voting and rulings.
- §15-1E-52. Number of votes required.
- §15-1E-53. Court to announce action.
- §15-1E-54. Record of trial.
- §15-1E-56. Maximum limits.
- §15-1E-57. Effective date of sentences.
- §15-1E-57a. Deferment of sentences.
- §15-1E-58. Execution of confinement.
- §15-1E-58a. Sentences: Reduction in enlisted grade upon approval.
- §15-1E-58b. Sentences: Forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement.
- §15-1E-60. Action by the convening authority.
- §15-1E-61. Withdrawal of appeal.
- §15-1E-62. Appeal by the state.
- §15-1E-63. Rehearings.
- §15-1E-64. Review by the senior force judge advocate.
- §15-1E-65. Disposition of records after review by the convening authority.
- §15-1E-66. Reserved.
- §15-1E-67. Reserved.
- §15-1E-67a. Review by State Appellate Authority.
- §15-1E-68. Reserved.
- §15-1E-69. Reserved.
- §15-1E-70. Appellate counsel.
- §15-1E-71. Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence.
- §15-1E-72. Vacation of suspension.
- §15-1E-73. Petition for a new trial.
- §15-1E-74. Remission and suspension.
- §15-1E-75. Restoration.
- §15-1E-76. Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences.
- §15-1E-76a. Leave required to be taken pending review of certain court-martial convictions.
- §15-1E-76b. Lack of mental capacity or mental responsibility: Commitment of accused for examination and treatment.
- §15-1E-78. Accessory after the fact.
- §15-1E-79. Conviction of lesser included offense.
- §15-1E-80. Attempts.
- §15-1E-81. Conspiracy.
- §15-1E-82. Solicitation.
- §15-1E-83. Fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation.
- §15-1E-84. Unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation.
- §15-1E-85. Desertion.
- §15-1E-86. Absence without leave.
- §15-1E-87. Missing movement.
- §15-1E-88. Contempt toward officials.
- §15-1E-89. Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer.
- §15-1E-90. Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer.
- §15-1E-91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer.
- §15-1E-92. Failure to obey order or regulation.
- §15-1E-93. Cruelty and maltreatment.
- §15-1E-94. Mutiny or sedition.
- §15-1E-95. Resistance, flight, breach of arrest, and escape.
- §15-1E-96. Releasing prisoner without proper authority.
- §15-1E-97. Unlawful detention.
- §15-1E-98. Noncompliance with procedural rules.
- §15-1E-99. Misbehavior before the enemy.
- §15-1E-100. Subordinate compelling surrender.
- §15-1E-101. Improper use of countersign.
- §15-1E-102. Forcing a safeguard.
- §15-1E-103. Captured or abandoned property.
- §15-1E-104. Aiding the enemy.
- §15-1E-105. Misconduct as prisoner.
- §15-1E-106. Reserved.
- §15-1E-107. False official statements.
- §15-1E-108. Military property - Loss, damage, destruction, or wrongful disposition.
- §15-1E-109. Property other than military property - Waste, spoilage, or destruction.
- §15-1E-110. Improper hazarding of vessel.
- §15-1E-111. Reserved.
- §15-1E-112. Drunk on duty.
- §15-1E-112a. Wrongful use, possession, etc, of controlled substances.
- §15-1E-113. Misbehavior of sentinel.
- §15-1E-114. Dueling.
- §15-1E-115. Malingering.
- §15-1E-116. Riot or breach of peace.
- §15-1E-117. Provoking speeches or gestures.
- §15-1E-118. Reserved.
- §15-1E-119. Reserved.
- §15-1E-120. Reserved.
- §15-1E-121. Reserved.
- §15-1E-122. Reserved.
- §15-1E-123. Reserved.
- §15-1E-124. Reserved.
- §15-1E-125. Reserved.
- §15-1E-126. Reserved.
- §15-1E-127. Reserved.
- §15-1E-128. Reserved.
- §15-1E-129. Reserved.
- §15-1E-130. Reserved.
- §15-1E-131. Reserved.
- §15-1E-132. Frauds against the government.
- §15-1E-133. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
- §15-1E-134. General article.
- §15-1E-136. Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.
- §15-1E-137. Articles to be explained.
- §15-1E-138. Complaints of wrongs.
- §15-1E-139. Redress of injuries to property.
- §15-1E-140. Delegation by the Governor.
- §15-1E-141. Payment of fees, costs and expenses.
- §15-1E-142. Payment of fines and disposition thereof.
- §15-1E-143. Uniformity of interpretation.
- §15-1E-144. Immunity for action of military courts.
- §15-1E-145. Reserved.
- §15-1E-146. Short title.
- §15-1E-147. Time of taking effect.
- §15-1E-148. Supersedes existing state military justice codes.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. West Virginia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.