Sec. 9. An enlisted person who is discharged from service in the Indiana national guard shall receive a discharge in writing in the form and with the classification prescribed by national guard regulations. In time of peace, a discharge may be given before the expiration of an enlistment term in the following cases:
(1) By sentence of a general court-martial.
(2) By direction of the governor on account of disability.
(3) On account of sentence of imprisonment by a civil court, whether suspended or not.
(4) On account of a bona fide permanent change of residence to another state.
(5) For the purpose of enlisting in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps.
(6) For other causes prescribed by national guard regulations or the commander in chief.
However, an enlisted person who has not returned or accounted for all of the public property for which the enlisted person is responsible may not receive an honorable discharge.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-3-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 16. Indiana Military Code
Chapter 6. Organization and Personnel
10-16-6-4. National Guard; Officers; Eligibility
10-16-6-5. Officers Eligibility; Preference in Appointment
10-16-6-6. Officers Discharge; Inactive National Guard
10-16-6-8. Period of Enlistment; Oath
10-16-6-9. Discharge From Service
10-16-6-10. Uniform Code of Military Justice; Customs and Usage of Armed Forces of the United States
10-16-6-11. Inactive National Guard
10-16-6-13. Rights Under State and Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Acts