§ 130.36. Adjutant general may prescribe rules. The procedure, including modes of proof, in cases before military courts and other military tribunals may be prescribed by the adjutant general by regulations issued pursuant to this chapter which shall, so far as he deems practicable, apply the forms and modes of procedure, the principles of law and the rules of evidence generally recognized in the trial of cases in the courts-martial of the United States, but which shall not be contrary to or inconsistent with this chapter.

Terms Used In N.Y. Military Law 130.36

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.