37-B M.R.S. § 402
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37-B §402. Definitions
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As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
1. Accuser. "Accuser" means a person who: A. Signs and swears to charges; [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2. Active service. Active service is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 1 . [PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]
3. Code. "Code" means this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
4. Commanding officer. "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit. [PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).]
5. Enlisted person. "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
6. Military forces. Military forces is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]
7. Military judge. "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221 . [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
8. Military unit. "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
9. Officer. "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
10. Superior officer. "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
1. Accuser. "Accuser" means a person who: A. Signs and swears to charges; [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2. Active service. Active service is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 1 . [PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]
3. Code. "Code" means this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
4. Commanding officer. "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit. [PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).]
5. Enlisted person. "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
6. Military forces. Military forces is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 2 . [PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]
7. Military judge. "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221 . [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
8. Military unit. "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
9. Officer. "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
10. Superior officer. "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
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