N.Y. Military Law Section 130.24
Who may convene summary courts-martial

(a)

Summary courts-martial may be convened by-- (1) any person who may convene a general or special court-martial;

(2)

the commanding officer of a detached or separate company or corresponding unit or other detachment of a force of the organized militia;

(3)

the commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the adjutant general.

(b)

When but one officer is present with a command or detachment he shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases brought before him. Summary courts-martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority when deemed desirable by him.

Source: Section 130.24 — Who may convene summary courts-martial, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MIL/130.­24 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 10, 2026).

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