Maryland Public Safety Section 13-802

      (a)      There are three types of courts-martial:

            (1)      a general court-martial;

            (2)      a special court-martial; and

            (3)      a summary court-martial.

      (b)      (1)      Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a court-martial shall be consistent with a similar court provided for by the laws and regulations governing the United States Army or Air Force regarding:

                  (i)      jurisdiction;

                  (ii)      powers, with the exception of punishment;

                  (iii)      procedures; and

                  (iv)      composition.

            (2)      In a case of absence without leave, an offender shall be referred to a summary court officer for trial without first being referred to an investigating officer.

      (c)      (1)      A member of a force organized under this title is in the actual service of the State and is subject to all military laws, orders, and regulations.

            (2)      A violation of a military law, order, or regulation is an offense against the State and is punishable as provided in this subtitle.

      (d)      (1)      The jurisdiction of a court-martial established under this subtitle is presumed to be correct.

            (2)      A person alleging lack of jurisdiction in an action or proceeding has the burden of proving lack of jurisdiction.