Uniform State Code

West Virginia · Public Safety · §§ 15-1E-1 to 15-1E-99 · 156 sections

Overview

This act establishes a system of military justice for a state's organized militia, setting out the procedures by which alleged offenses by service members are investigated, charged, and tried before courts-martial. It provides for pretrial investigation of charges and their referral for trial, defines the qualifications and duties of trial counsel, defense counsel, and the military judge, and guarantees the accused rights including notice of the charges, representation by counsel, examination of witnesses, and presence at the proceedings. It also governs the composition and impartiality of courts-martial through oaths and peremptory and for-cause challenges, sets limitation periods for bringing charges, protects against double jeopardy, and provides mechanisms for compelling witnesses and paying witness fees.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 1 court decision.

Most-cited authority: 212 WVA 710 - State ex rel. Games-Neely v. Sanders

Sections covered

W. Va. Code § 15-1E-1Definitions; gender neutrality
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-10Restraint of persons charged with offenses
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-100Subordinate compelling surrender
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-101Improper use of countersign
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-102Forcing a safeguard
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-103Captured or abandoned property
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-104Aiding the enemy
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-105Misconduct as prisoner
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-106Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-107False official statements
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-108Military property - Loss, damage, destruction, or wrongful disposition
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-109Property other than military property - Waste, spoilage, or destruction
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-11Place of confinement; reports and receiving of prisoners
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-110Improper hazarding of vessel
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-111Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-112Drunk on duty
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-112aWrongful use, possession, etc., of controlled substances
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-113Misbehavior of sentinel
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-114Dueling
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-115Malingering
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-116Riot or breach of peace
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-117Provoking speeches or gestures
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-118Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-119Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-12Confinement with enemy prisoners prohibited
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-120Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-121Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-122Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-123Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-124Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-125Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-126Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-127Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-128Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-129Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-13Punishment prohibited before trial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-130Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-131Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-132Frauds against the government
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-133Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-134General article
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-135Courts of inquiry
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-136Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-137Articles to be explained
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-138Complaints of wrongs
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-139Redress of injuries to property
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-14Delivery of offenders to civil authorities
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-140Delegation by the Governor
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-141Payment of fees, costs and expenses
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-142Payment of fines and disposition thereof
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-143Uniformity of interpretation
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-144Immunity for action of military courts
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-145Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-146Short title
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-147Time of taking effect
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-148Supersedes existing state military justice codes
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-15Commanding officer's nonjudicial punishment
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-16Courts-martial classified
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-17Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-18Jurisdiction of general courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-19Jurisdiction of special courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-2Persons subject to this article; jurisdiction
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-20Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-21Chapter 15 — Public Safety › Article 1E — Code of Military Justice
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-22Who may convene general courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-23Who may convene special courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-24Who may convene summary courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-25Who may serve on courts-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-26Military judge of a general or special court-martial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-27Detail of trial counsel and defense counsel
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-28Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-29Absent and additional members
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-3Jurisdiction to try certain personnel
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-30Charges and specifications
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-31Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-32Investigation
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-33Forwarding of charges
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-34Advice of judge advocate and reference for trial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-35Service of charges
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-36Governor or the Adjutant General may prescribe rules
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-37Unlawfully influencing action of court
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-38Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-39Sessions
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-4Reserved
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-40Continuances
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-41Challenges
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-42Oaths or affirmations
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-43Statute of limitations
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-44Former jeopardy
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-45Pleas of the accused
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-46Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-47Refusal to appear or testify
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-48Contempts
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-49Depositions
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-5Territorial applicability of the article
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-50Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-50aDefense of lack of mental responsibility
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-51Voting and rulings
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-52Number of votes required
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-53Court to announce action
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-54Record of trial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-55Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-56Maximum limits
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-57Effective date of sentences
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-57aDeferment of sentences
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-58Execution of confinement
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-58aSentences: Reduction in enlisted grade upon approval
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-58bSentences: Forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-59Error of law; lesser included offense
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-6Judge Advocates
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-60Action by the convening authority
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-61Withdrawal of appeal
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-62Appeal by the state
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-63Rehearings
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-64Review by the senior force judge advocate
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-65Disposition of records after review by the convening authority
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-66Chapter 15 — Public Safety › Article 1E — Code of Military Justice
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-67Chapter 15 — Public Safety › Article 1E — Code of Military Justice
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-67aReview by State Appellate Authority
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-68Chapter 15 — Public Safety › Article 1E — Code of Military Justice
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-69Chapter 15 — Public Safety › Article 1E — Code of Military Justice
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-7Apprehension
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-70Appellate counsel
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-71Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-72Vacation of suspension
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-73Petition for a new trial
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-74Remission and suspension
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-75Restoration
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-76Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-76aLeave required to be taken pending review of certain court-martial convictions
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-76bLack of mental capacity or mental responsibility: Commitment of accused for examination and treatment
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-77Principals
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-78Accessory after the fact
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-79Conviction of lesser included offense
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-8Chapter 15 — Public Safety › Article 1E — Code of Military Justice
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-80Attempts
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-81Conspiracy
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-82Solicitation
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-83Fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-84Unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-85Desertion
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-86Absence without leave
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-87Missing movement1 cite
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-88Contempt toward officials
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-89Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-9Imposition of restraint
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-90Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-91Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-92Failure to obey order or regulation
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-93Cruelty and maltreatment
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-94Mutiny or sedition
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-95Resistance, flight, breach of arrest, and escape
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-96Releasing prisoner without proper authority
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-97Unlawful detention
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-98Noncompliance with procedural rules
W. Va. Code § 15-1E-99Misbehavior before the enemy

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