39A-5-306.  Bad conduct discharge or dismissal — Approval by governor.

(1)  A sentence imposing dismissal or bad conduct discharge against a member of the National Guard who is not in federal service may not be executed until it is approved by the governor.

Terms Used In Utah Code 39A-5-306

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Military: means any or all of the armed forces of the United States. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Military court: means a court-martial, a court of inquiry, or a provost court. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • National Guard: includes part-time and full-time active guard and reserve (AGR), and the Utah State Defense Force when called to active duty by the governor. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
(2)  A discharge or dismissal may not be imposed by any military court unless a complete written record of the proceedings has been made and is available for consideration of the military court.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session