N.Y. Military Law Section 130.16
Courts-martial classified

There shall be three kinds of courts-martial in each of the forces of the organized militia, namely:

(1)

General courts-martial, consisting of--- (A) A military judge and not less than five members; or (B) Only a military judge, if before the court is assembled the accused, knowing the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel, requests in writing a court composed of only a military judge and the military judge approves;

(2)

Special courts-martial, consisting of--- (A) Not less than three members; or (B) A military judge and not less than three members; or (C) Only a military judge, if one has been detailed to the court, and the accused under the same conditions as those prescribed in clause (1) (B) so requests; and

(3)

Summary courts-martial, which shall consist of one commissioned officer.

Source: Section 130.16 — Courts-martial classified, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MIL/130.­16 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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