§ 37-27-07 — Duty of adjutant general - Finality of decisions - Questions of residence subject to court review

subject to court review.
The adjutant general shall administer this chapter. The adjutant general shall prepare and
distribute application blanks and investigate all claims and applications filed. If the adjutant
general is satisfied of the proof of a claim and application, the adjutant general shall approve
and direct payment of the claim. The adjutant general may adopt any rules necessary to the
efficient administration of this chapter. The necessary documents used in the administration of
this chapter shall become a part of the permanent records of the office of the adjutant general.
The adjutant general may determine any claim in any case if doubt arises as to the eligibility of
an applicant to receive payment and the decision of the adjutant general in such case is final,
except on questions of residence which are subject to review by a court of competent
jurisdiction. The adjutant general shall authorize payment for prisoners of war upon their release
and return.