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Defence Force Discipline Act 1982
115Jurisdiction of court martial
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115 Jurisdiction of court martial
(1) A court martial has, subject to section 63 and to subsection (1A) of this section, jurisdiction to try any charge against any person.
(1A) A court martial does not have jurisdiction to try a charge of a custodial offence.
(2) A court martial has jurisdiction to take action under Part IV in relation to a convicted person if it has been convened under subsection 125(6) or 129A(4) for that purpose.
(3) A court martial, before taking action under subsection (2), shall hear evidence relevant to the determination of what action should be taken.