(a) A court-martial sentence of an enlisted member in a pay grade above E-1, as approved by the convening authority, that includes either a bad-conduct discharge or confinement reduces that member to pay grade E-1, effective on the date of that approval.
(b) If the sentence of a member who is reduced in pay grade under subsection (a) is set aside or disapproved, or, as finally approved, does not include any punishment named in subsection (a), the rights and privileges of which the person was deprived because of that reduction shall be restored, including pay and allowances.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.
Chapter 2A - Military Justice.
Section 31-2A-55 - (Article 55.) Cruel and Unusual Punishments Prohibited.
Section 31-2A-56 - (Article 56.) Maximum Limits.
Section 31-2A-57 - (Article 57.) Effective Date of Sentences.
Section 31-2A-57a - (Article 57a.) Deferment of Sentences.
Section 31-2A-58 - (Article 58.) Execution of Confinement.
Section 31-2A-58a - (Article 58a.) Sentences: Reduction in Enlisted Grade Upon Approval.
Section 31-2A-58b - (Article 58b.) Sentences: Forfeiture of Pay and Allowances During Confinement.