(a) (1) Whenever a sentence of a court–martial as lawfully adjudged and approved includes a forfeiture of pay or allowances in addition to confinement not suspended, the forfeiture may apply to pay or allowances becoming due on or after the date the sentence is approved by the convening authority.
(2) A forfeiture may not extend to any pay or allowances accrued before the date specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, any period of confinement included in a sentence of a court–martial begins to run from the date the sentence is adjudged by the court–martial.
(2) Periods during which the sentence to confinement is suspended or deferred shall be excluded in computing the service of the term of confinement.
(c) All other sentences of courts–martial are effective on the date ordered executed.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13A - Maryland Code of Military Justice
Section 13A-801 - Cruel and Unusual Punishments Prohibited
Section 13A-802 - Maximum Limits
Section 13A-803 - Effective Date of Sentences
Section 13A-804 - Deferment of Sentences
Section 13A-805 - Execution of Confinement
Section 13A-806 - Sentences: Reduction in Enlisted Grade on Approval
Section 13A-807 - Sentences: Forfeiture of Pay and Allowances During Confinement