The bill HB412 Engrossed amends the Alabama Code of Military Justice, specifically updating various sections to modernize terminology and clarify the roles of legal personnel within the military justice system. Key insertions include the replacement of "senior force judge advocate" with "State Staff Judge Advocate," the introduction of new definitions such as "State Active Duty," and the specification that courts-martial have primary jurisdiction over military offenses. The bill also emphasizes that members of the state military forces are subject to this code at all times, with certain exceptions regarding civilian jurisdiction. Additionally, it modifies procedures for apprehension and confinement, ensuring that Alabama National Guard members are not confined with enemy prisoners while allowing for confinement in shared facilities.

Significant deletions include the removal of outdated sections and specific punishments, such as forfeiture of pay and reductions in pay grade. The bill introduces broader disciplinary powers for commanding officers and clarifies the structure and composition of courts-martial, including the qualifications for military judges. It mandates that the Alabama Rules of Evidence and other legal frameworks apply to court-martial cases, ensuring fair treatment of service members. Overall, HB412 aims to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the military justice system while ensuring that military judges meet specific professional standards, with the act set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31-2A-1, 31-2A-2, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-7, 31-2A-12, 31-2A-15, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-19, 31-2A-22, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-29, 31-2A-30, 31-2A-34, 31-2A-35, 31-2A-36, 31-2A-38, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-51, 31-2A-52, 31-2A-54, 31-2A-58, 31-2A-66, 31-2A-73, 31-2A-112, 31-2A-112, 31-2A-130, 31-2A-136, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-99, 31-2A-100, 31-2A-101, 31A-2A-102, 31-2A-104, 31-2A-105, 31-2A-110, 31-2A-112, 31-2A-112, 31-2A-114, 31-2A-143, 31-2A-148, 31-2A-149, 31-2A-1, 31-2A-2, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-7, 31-2A-12, 31-2A-15, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-19, 31-2A-22, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-29, 31-2A-30, 31-2A-34, 31-2A-35, 31-2A-36, 31-2A-38, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-51, 31-2A-52, 31-2A-54, 31-2A-58, 31-2A-66, 31-2A-73, 31-2A-112, 31-2A-112, 31-2A-130, 31-2A-136, 31-2A-1, 31-2A-15, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-26, 31-2-3, 31-2-3, 31-2A-2, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-7, 31-2-106, 31-2A-12, 31-2A-15, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-19, 31-2A-17, 31-2A-22, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-29, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-30, 31-2A-136, 31-2A-34, 31-2A-32, 31-2A-35, 31-2A-36, 31-2A-38, 31-2A-32, 31-2A-27, 31-2A-27, 31-2A-60, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-51, 31-2A-52, 31-2A-52, 31-2A-45, 31-2A-54, 31-2A-58, 31-2A-57, 31-2A-60, 31-2A-66, 31-2A-73, 31-2A-112
Engrossed: 31-2A-1, 31-2A-2, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-7, 31-2A-12, 31-2A-15, 31-2A-16, 31-2A-19, 31-2A-22, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-29, 31-2A-30, 31-2A-34, 31-2A-35, 31-2A-36, 31-2A-38, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-51, 31-2A-52, 31-2A-54, 31-2A-58, 31-2A-66, 31-2A-73, 31-2A-130, 31-2A-136