(a) General rule.--Pretrial, trial and posttrial procedures, including modes of proof, in court-martial cases arising under this part and for courts of inquiry may be prescribed by the Governor or the department as delegated by the Governor, by regulations, which shall apply the principles of law and the rules of evidence generally recognized in military criminal cases in courts-martial of the armed forces but which shall not be contrary to or inconsistent with this part.
(b) Uniformity.--All rules and regulations made pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be uniform insofar as practicable among the State military forces.
Cross References. Section 5701 is referred to in sections 5703, 5704 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 5701 - Governor and department may prescribe rules
Section 5702 - Unlawfully influencing action of court
Section 5703 - Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel
Section 5707 - Oaths or affirmations
Section 5708 - Statute of limitations
Section 5709 - Former jeopardy
Section 5710 - Pleas of the accused
Section 5711 - Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence
Section 5712 - Refusal to appear or testify
Section 5715 - Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry
Section 5716 - Voting and rulings
Section 5717 - Number of votes required
Section 5718 - Court to announce action
Section 5719 - Record of trial
Section 5720 - Defense of lack of mental responsibility
Section 5721 - Effect of finding of lack of mental capacity on trial proceedings
Section 5722 - Trial finding of lack of mental responsibility