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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 20: Military Affairs
Article 12: Code of Military Justice, 20-12-1 through 20-12-73
Section 20-12-21: Absence without leave.


NM Stat § 20-12-21 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

20-12-21. Absence without leave.

Any member of the armed forces who without authority:

A. fails to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed;

B. goes from that place; or

C. absents himself or remains absent from his unit, organization or place of duty at which he is required to be at the time prescribed;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

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