Colorado Code
Part 5 - Punitive Article
§ 28-3.1-549. Cognizance of Disreputable Conduct

Though not specifically mentioned in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the state military forces, of which persons subject to this code may be guilty, shall be taken cognizance of by a general, special, or summary court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and shall be punished at the discretion of such court. However, cognizance may not be taken of, and jurisdiction may not be extended to, any offense which constitutes a felony under the laws of this state where the local prosecuting authority has initiated a criminal action against the accused in the same matter. Where such an action has not been initiated against the accused, trial counsel shall give notice to the local prosecuting authority that a court-martial has taken cognizance of the offense and shall certify to the court-martial that such notice was given.
Source: L. 83: Entire article added, p. 1192, § 1, effective June 10. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 1015, § 4, effective July 1.

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