Chapter 33A

Section 1 Definitions
Section 2 Persons subject to this code; jurisdiction
Section 3 Jurisdiction to try certain personnel
Section 4 [There is no 33A:4.]
Section 5 Territorial applicability of the code
Section 6 Judge Advocates
Section 7 Apprehension
Section 8 [There is no 33A:8.]
Section 9 Imposition of restraint
Section 10 Restraint of persons charged with offenses
Section 11 Place of confinement; Reports and receiving of prisoners
Section 12 Confinement with enemy prisoners prohibited
Section 13 Punishment prohibited before trial
Section 14 Delivery of offenders to civil authorities
Section 15 Commanding officer's non-judicial punishment
Section 16 Courts-martial classified
Section 17 Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general
Section 18 Jurisdiction of general courts-martial
Section 19 Jurisdiction of special courts-martial
Section 20 Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial
Section 21 [There is no 33A:21.]
Section 22 Who may convene general courts-martial
Section 23 Who may convene special courts-martial
Section 24 Who may convene summary courts-martial
Section 25 Who may serve on courts-martial
Section 26 Military judge of a general or special court-martial
Section 27 Detail of trial counsel and defense counsel
Section 28 Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters
Section 29 Absent and additional members
Section 30 Charges and specifications
Section 31 Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited
Section 32 Investigation
Section 33 Forwarding of charges
Section 34 Advice of judge advocate and reference for trial
Section 35 Service of charges
Section 36 Commander-in-chief or the adjutant general may prescribe rules
Section 37 Unlawfully influencing action of court
Section 38 Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel
Section 39 Sessions
Section 40 Continuances
Section 41 Challenges
Section 42 Oaths or affirmations
Section 43 Statute of limitations
Section 44 Former jeopardy
Section 45 Pleas of the accused
Section 46 Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence
Section 47 Refusal to appear or testify
Section 48 Contempt
Section 49 Depositions
Section 50 Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry
Section 50A Defense of lack of mental responsibility
Section 51 Voting and rulings
Section 52 Number of votes required
Section 53 Court to announce action
Section 54 Record of trial
Section 55 Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
Section 56 Maximum limits
Section 57 Effective date of sentences
Section 57A Deferment of sentences
Section 58 Execution of confinement
Section 58A Sentences: reduction in enlisted grade upon approval
Section 58B Sentences: forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement
Section 59 Error of law; lesser included offense
Section 60 Action by the convening authority
Section 61 Withdrawal of appeal
Section 62 Appeal by the state
Section 63 Rehearings
Section 64 Review by the senior force judge advocate
Section 65 Disposition of records after review by the convening authority
Section 66, 67 [There is no 33A:66, 67.]
Section 67A Review by state appellate authority
Section 68, 69 [There is no 33A:68, 69.]
Section 70 Appellate counsel
Section 71 Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence
Section 72 Vacation of suspension
Section 73 Petition for a new trial
Section 74 Remission and suspension
Section 75 Restoration
Section 76 Finality of proceedings, findings and sentences
Section 76A Leave required to be taken pending review of certain court-martial convictions
Section 76B Lack of mental capacity or mental responsibility: commitment of accused for examination and treatment
Section 77 Principals
Section 78 Accessory after the fact
Section 79 Conviction of lesser included offense
Section 80 Attempt
Section 81 Conspiracy
Section 82 Solicitation
Section 83 Fraudulent enlistment, appointment or separation
Section 84 Unlawful enlistment, appointment or separation
Section 85 Desertion
Section 86 Absence without leave
Section 87 Missing movement
Section 88 Contempt toward officials
Section 89 Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer
Section 90 Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer
Section 91 Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer
Section 92 Failure to obey order or regulation
Section 93 Cruelty and maltreatment
Section 94 Mutiny or sedition
Section 95 Resistance, flight, breach of arrest and escape
Section 96 Releasing prisoner without proper authority
Section 97 Unlawful detention
Section 98 Noncompliance with procedural rules
Section 99 Misbehavior before the enemy
Section 100 Subordinate compelling surrender
Section 101 Improper use of countersign
Section 102 Forcing a safeguard
Section 103 Captured or abandoned property
Section 104 Aiding the enemy
Section 105 Misconduct as prisoner
Section 106 [There is no 33A:106.]
Section 107 False official statements
Section 108 Loss, damage, destruction or wrongful disposition of military property
Section 109 Waste, spoilage or destruction of non-military property
Section 110 Improper hazarding of vessel
Section 111 [There is no 33A:111.]
Section 112 Drunk on duty
Section 112A Wrongful use, possession, manufacturing, distribution, and importing of controlled substances
Section 113 Misbehavior of sentinel
Section 114 Dueling
Section 115 Malingering
Section 116 Riot or breach of peace
Section 117 Provoking speeches or gestures
Section 118 to 131 [There are no 33A:118 to 33A:131.]
Section 132 Frauds against the government
Section 133 Conduct unbecoming an officer
Section 134 General article
Section 135 Courts of inquiry
Section 136 Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary
Section 137 Articles to be made available
Section 138 Complaints of wrongs
Section 139 Redress of injuries to property
Section 140 Delegation by the Commander-in-chief
Section 141 Payment of fees, costs, and expenses
Section 142 Payment of fines and disposition thereof
Section 143 Uniformity of interpretation and Military Rules of Evidence
Section 144 Immunity for action of military courts
Section 145 Severability
Section 146 Short title

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Chapter 33A: MASSACHUSETTS CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE