[§124B-43]  Who may convene summary courts-martial.  (a)  Summary courts-martial may be convened by:

     (1)  Any person who may convene a general or special court-martial;

     (2)  The commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Army;

     (3)  The commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Air Force; or

     (4)  The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the adjutant general.

     (b)  When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment, that officer shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases.  Summary courts-martial may be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by the authority. [L 2022, c 286, pt of §2]