(a) A court-martial may not impose a punishment that exceeds the limits set out in the code of military justice and may not impose a sentence of death. A sentence of confinement imposed under this chapter may not exceed 10 years. An offense under this chapter that is punishable by a term of confinement of more than one year is a felony offense. Except for convictions by a summary court-martial and except as otherwise specifically provided in the code of military justice, all other offenses under this chapter are misdemeanors. A conviction by a summary court-martial is a violation.
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 26.05.590

  • code of military justice: means the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted by the adjutant general to implement this chapter. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
  • confinement: means the physical restraint of a person. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(b) A nonjudicial punishment may not include a sentence of confinement or separation from military service.
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