§ 12-64-402 — Jurisdiction generally

(a) Each force of the organized militia has court-martial jurisdiction and powers over all persons subject to this code and shall follow the forms and procedures provided for similar courts of the United States Army and United States Air Force unless specifically enumerated in the Arkansas Code or by the Governor as the chief executive officer and Commander-in-Chief of the organized militia. (b) The exercise of jurisdiction by one force over personnel of another force shall be in accordance with rules prescribed by the Governor. (c) The jurisdiction of the military courts and boards established by this code shall be presumed and the burden of proof rests on any person seeking to oust those courts or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceeding.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 953, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 211,§ 6, eff. 2/26/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1003,§ 14, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1969, No. 50, §§ 61, 173; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 11-616, 11-684.