WHAT IS A SPECIAL COURT MARSHALL IN MILITARY?

A special court-martial is a type of military tribunal that handles less serious offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It is composed of a military judge and usually a panel of three or five members, or may be conducted as a judge-alone trial if requested by the accused. The maximum punishment that can be imposed by a special court-martial includes confinement for up to one year, reduction in rank, and a bad conduct discharge. This court is designed to provide a fair trial while maintaining military discipline and order.