The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1903-08-20

its government and discipline, not inconsist-
ent with this Act and the regulations prescrib.
ed by the Adiutant- General, as a majority Of
the members Of such organization may deem
proper. And such constitution and bylaws
when approved by the AdJutant General shall
have the force and effect Of regulations
Sec. IS. The military courts Of this State
shall consist Of general courts-martial. regi.
mental courtsm martial, summary courts and
courts OF inquiry. They shall respectively
have cognizance of the same subjects, and
ed for BY the laws Of the Un;ted sss,Pe soV ~
ganized under the Articles Of War, and the
rules and regulations of the United States
Army. The proceedings Of general courts.
martial shall be assimiiated to the forms and
modes OF procedure directed for like courts bV
the articles OF war snd the general rules and
regulations Tor the government of the armies
OF the United States; and the proceedings Of
reEimental courts-martial, summary courts and
courts OF inquiry shall be assmiated to the
modes OF procedure in regimental and Qarri.
son courts martial, summary courts and courts
OF inquiry in the armies of the United Stated
Dec. ~. General courts-martial NAV be com
vened by order of the, Commander-ir. Chief =,
the brigade commander, and such courts shall
nave power to impose fines not exceeding
reprimand; dismissal or dishonorable d;s
charge from the service; or any two of The
SAID prescribed punishments may be combined
IN sentence imposed by such courts. Reoi-
mental courts-martial may be appointed bv
regimental commanders, or the Commando ~
q separate battalion, and for the trial Of en-
listed men, shall have concurrent jurisdictio1,
with general courts-martial. except that zines
imposed by a regiment court-martial shall
not exceed fifty dollars. But no sentence -
dismissal from the service, or dishonorabie d;s,
charge, shall be executed until approved nv
the Commander-in-C Chief. Presidents Of courts.
the Shers Of the State to arrest accnsed ~. 20
sons and bring them before the court for trial
whenever such persons have disobeyed an
oIuer IN writing OF the converting authority
to appear before such court a copy of tbe
Snsrge or charges being delivered to the ae-
Susea with SAID order, and shall have author.
toe
witnesses, and to punish refusal to be sworn
or answer We as provided in civil actions.
.s;t ~ Inc President of any court-martiaI
ssseD i:n IN pursuance Of this act, may make
q requisition upon the Sheriff of the county
|; IN winch the session is held for deputy sher.
III to attend upon the court, and such denut,
sheriff shall receive for his ATTENDANCE ~
service the same pay and fees and be subiect
, 20 inc same responsibilities when attending
upon the sessions of the Circuit Court The
pay and ices Of SUCH deputy shall be paid Nv
ne state upon the certificate of the Iudge
a ,.. approved by the Adjutant- Genersi.
out OF the fund for the maintenance of ths
FLORIDA State Troops. '"s
See A. When the reviewing officer an
proves OF sentence of a court-martial imnas-
ing fine on the offender. said ofFender stEox
nave period of ten days from the pubIica
s uon 81 the findings and sentence of said court.
70 hHns omcer, within which to pay said fine
70 ms immediate commanding officer. who
81 sna,i at once remit the amount OF said fine
70 the State Treasurer to be credited 70 az
iund from which the contingent expenses ~
the Adjutant- Generals Office are Psid III ~
S Gna;.ever name such fund may be known or
esisnated' When such fine and Sheriff's
ICES are not paid within the time prescribed
SSaid immediate commanding officer az the A.
reVieying sn nf at once report such fact to the
49, omcers and it shall be the duty of
the reviewing officer to issue his warrant d.
reeted to the Sheriff of the county where the
33nfender is, commanding him to arrest the
delinquent and keep him In custody IN Az
IAN OF sand county until the fine and Sher;ff's
Eent are paia, or until the delinquent has been
dollar Of the fine and Sherif's fees II shall
pe the duty OF the Sheriff receiving such war.
r re 70 execute S It promptly and make proper
inc ohcer from whom it was issued.
sec. AZ. The senior officer of the line M
amy stat,on OF the troops may appoint sum.
mary court to consist of one officer who shall
nave power to administer oaths, and 10 trv The
Snhstsd men at their respective stations Tor
laws nf oil Oh Josephine and violations of the
avs OF s9eh organizations, and said court.
when satisfied of the guilt Of an accused Marty
may impose hnes not exceeding fifteen doliars
lor the same ottense. The proceedings Of such
courts shall be informal and the record ~
minutes thereof shall be the same as Is nre-
f fff1ed 5or summary courts in the army Of the
os binding or OF effect until approved bv the
omcer appointing the court. The SUMMARY
The Sbs ra 6 navs power to issue warrants to
sons and bring them before it for trial when.
ger such persons have disobeyed an order
70 s snnnag o. tne oihcer appointing such court
charges cha being delivered to the accused with
OF summary court the reviewing Officer shsil
at once notify the offender by reoistered
n msn or personally Of the sentence Of said
lender shall have period of ten days from
sucn notihcation in which to pay to his i'm.
bv sre commanding conn officer in fine imposed
nne ana ices are not paid within the time
prescribed said immediate Commanding officer
TO t me Gennguent shall at once report the fact
uuy Oh tne reviewing officer to issue his war;
rant rant directed to the sheriff Of the county
where the offender is, Commanding him -
arrest the delinquent and keep him In cnstodv
~ the jail OF such county until the 6ne and
S ss ices are paid or until said delinquent
LOT each dollar of said fine and fees II shsk
De the duty OF the Sheriff receiving such war.
return 10 execute es cute promptly and make proper
me ofheer from whom it issued
oee. Military courts are empowered IN
sS;ts All processes and mandates. including
Wis ana warrants necessary and proper 10
carry into full effect the powers vested in said
courts rs; such mandates and processes may
shall be in such form as NAV. from t;me -. ~
11me, be prescribed by the Judge Advocate
=, 9 and published by the Adutant General
DER this act. It shall be the duty Of ali ofseer.
90 whom such mandates or processes are 90
o og to execute the same. and make return
eNNo according
requirements Of the same. Any officer who
shsli neglect or refuse TO perform tbe SntS
enJoined upon him by this act shall be subiect
TO the same liabilities. penalties ana o,,n;sH
ments as are prescribed BY law for negiect ~
fee any 0'ner uuy OF his OF
See a. Fees to sheriHs for sevie. Of .u
process issuing out Of military courts shall ~
u ~ same as provided by law for similar service
M Wy, PIoesss issued by the courts OF this State
when the accused has been acnuitted c..
ms costs shall Sc paid out al NE , 1ITL
funds in possession OF the commandno ppfinss
longs. 'he accused Dc
BEE ~ Any person who shall be guilty of
Ss4glueiIO contemptuous or insolent h.
havioI m or use any insulting or confemntu.
Jus or indecorous language or expression 20
~ before any military court or anv member
~ sueh court, IN open court, tending 10 in
n eauPi IT'S proceedings 10 impair the res
PeSl uue us authority, or who shall commit
any preach OF the peace or make anv noiscs
or other disturbances, directly tending 40 ~
.elIupt IT'S proceedings, may be Committed bv
warrant under the hand Of the oresident II
ING court, 20 the jail OF the county M v,hicL
sai9 court shall sit, there 20 remain vitho0t
jail IN confinement for time 10 be Iir,jtsd
nor exceeding three days.
sec ~; All lines imposed upon auv enlisk-
- men oy any summary court shall AZ once
=. Reiu over by the officer receiving the same
70 70 ths commanding officer Of the orRanixation
iona whien such enlisted man 50 fined BE-
longs and will be treated BY such comn.rd
ing omeer As public funds.
oueh funds 80 obtained NAV be exoends1
IN malntsining the organization and viii be
~ SfSeouhted Tor by the responsible officer uoon
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