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ARTICLE 65..

ARTICLE 65.

MILITIA.

40. Courts-martial — how constituted;
powers; fines; proceedings.

Veterans' Guardianship.

56A. Definitions.

56B-56F. Guardian; petition for appoint-
ment.

56G-56H. Notice; bond.

56I-56J. Accounts to he filed.

56K. Compensation.

56L. Investment of funds.

56M. Application of funds.

56N. Records to be furnished without
cost.

56-O. Treatment in U. S. Hospital.
56P. Discharge of guardian.
56Q. Construction of sun-title.
56R. Name of act.

56S-56U. Construction.; constitutional
provisions; inconsistent laws.

Veterans' Belief Fund,

57-58. Fund for sick, disabled or indi-
gent veterans, their widows and
children; educational assistance
for orphans.

4.

This section referred to in construing art. 101, secs. 35 and 65—see notes
thereto. Merrill v. Military Dept, 152 Md. 479.

8.

See notes to sec. 4.

25.

See notes to sec. 4.

27.

See notes to sec. 4.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 40. 1922, ch. 490, sec. 38. 1927, ch. 70.
40. Courts-martial in the organized militia shall be of three kinds,
namely, general courts-martial, special courts-martial and summary courts-
martial. They shall be constituted like, and have cognizance of the same
subjects, and possess like powers, except as to punishments, as similar
courts provided for by the laws and regulations governing the Army of the
United States, and the proceedings of courts-martial of the organized
militia shall follow the forms and modes of procedure prescribed for said
similar courts; except in cases of absence without leave in which cases the
charge shall be referred to the summary court officer for trial without pre-
vious reference to an investigating officer. The jurisdiction of said courts or
boards established under the provisions of this Article shall be presumed
and the burden of proof shall rest on any person seeking to oust such courts
or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceedings.