(a) General rule.--General courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:
(1) The Governor.
(2) The Adjutant General.
(3) A deputy adjutant general authorized by a regulation of the Governor.
(4) The commanding general of a division.
(5) The general officer in command of a wing.
(b) Commanding officer as accuser.--When a commanding officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may, in any case, be convened by such authority when deemed desirable by such authority.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 55 - Appointment and Composition of Courts-martial
Section 5501 - Who may convene general courts-martial
Section 5502 - Who may convene special courts-martial
Section 5503 - Who may convene summary courts-martial
Section 5504 - Who may serve on courts-martial
Section 5505 - Military judge of a general or special court-martial
Section 5506 - Appointment of trial counsel and defense counsel
Section 5507 - Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters