(a) This code applies to all members of the state military forces at all times and in all places, except it does not apply to a member for any offenses committed while in a duty status under Title 10 U.S.C.
(b) Subject matter jurisdiction is established if a clear and convincing nexus exists between an offense, either military or non-military, and the state military force. When a member is in a duty status under either Title 32 U.S.C. or State Active Duty then a rebuttable presumption exists that the nexus is established. A proper civilian court has primary jurisdiction of an offense when an act or omission violates both this code and civilian criminal law, foreign or domestic. In such a case, a court-martial may be initiated only after the civilian prosecutorial authority has declined to prosecute or dismissed the charge, provided jeopardy has not attached. Courts-martial shall have primary jurisdiction over all military offenses defined in this code. Jurisdiction over attempted crimes, conspiracy crimes, solicitation, and accessory crimes must be determined by the underlying offense.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.
Chapter 2A - Military Justice.
Section 31-2A-1 - (Article 1.) Definitions.
Section 31-2A-2 - (Article 2.) Persons Subject to This Code; Jurisdiction.
Section 31-2A-3 - (Article 3.) Jurisdiction to Try Certain Personnel.
Section 31-2A-4 - (Article 4.) Reserved.
Section 31-2A-5 - (Article 5.) Territorial Applicability of the Code.