(a) Special courts-martial may be convened by any one of the following:
(1) Any person who may convene a general court-martial.
(2) The commanding officer of a brigade, regiment, a group, or a corresponding unit of the Army.
(3) The commanding officer of a wing, group, or corresponding unit of the Air Force.
(4) The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Adjutant General.
(b) If any such officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by the superior authority if considered desirable by the authority.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.
Chapter 2A - Military Justice.
Part V - Appointment and Composition of Courts-Martial.
Section 31-2A-22 - (Article 22.) Who May Convene General Courts-Martial.
Section 31-2A-23 - (Article 23.) Who May Convene Special Courts-Martial.
Section 31-2A-24 - (Article 24.) Who May Convene Summary Court-Martial.
Section 31-2A-25 - (Article 25.) Who May Serve on Courts-Martial.
Section 31-2A-26 - (Article 26.) Military Judge of a General or Special Court-Martial.
Section 31-2A-27 - (Article 27.) Detail of Trial Counsel and Defense Counsel.
Section 31-2A-28 - (Article 28.) Detail or Employment of Reporters and Interpreters.
Section 31-2A-29 - (Article 29.) Absent and Additional Members.