This bill amends and reenacts sections 37-01-03 and 37-01-43 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the operation and regulation of the North Dakota National Guard. In section 37-01-03, the bill updates the reference to the articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to those in effect on December 31, 2022, and 2024, and specifies the edition of the Manual for Courts-Martial applicable to the National Guard. It clarifies that individuals committing offenses while on military duty can be tried by a court-martial even after their duty has ended, and it allows commanders to administer nonjudicial punishment for offenses, with the stipulation that service members cannot demand a trial by court-martial.

In section 37-01-43, the bill ensures that individuals called to active service for thirty consecutive days or longer receive the protections provided under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as it stands on December 31, 2022, and 2024. This amendment reinforces the legal framework supporting the rights and protections of service members in North Dakota, aligning state law with federal standards.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 37-01-03, 37-01-43
Enrollment: 37-01-03, 37-01-43
INTRODUCED: 37-01-03, 37-01-43