(a) A general court–martial may be convened by:
(1) the Governor; or
(2) the Adjutant General.
(b) If any such commanding officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by such superior authority if considered desirable by such authority.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13A - Maryland Code of Military Justice
Subtitle 5 - Appointment and Composition of Courts-Martial
Section 13A-501 - Who May Convene General Courts-Martial
Section 13A-502 - Who May Convene Special Courts-Martial
Section 13A-503 - Who May Convene Summary Courts-Martial
Section 13A-504 - Who May Serve on Courts-Martial
Section 13A-505 - Military Judge of a General or Special Court-Martial
Section 13A-506 - Detail of Trial Counsel and Defense Counsel
Section 13A-507 - Detail or Employment of Reporters and Interpreters