Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73not60
§821 Art. 21. Jurisdiction of Courts-martial Not Exclusive
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Summary
Courts-martial don't have exclusive authority; other military tribunals may also try offenses under statute or law of war. Excludes commissions created under chapter 47A.
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Title 10, §821
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The provisions of this chapter conferring jurisdiction upon courts-martial do not deprive military commissions, provost courts, or other military tribunals of concurrent jurisdiction with respect to offenders or offenses that by statute or by the law of war may be tried by military commissions, provost courts, or other military tribunals. This section does not apply to a military commission established under chapter 47A of this title.
Legislative History
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 82150:581.May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 21), 64 Stat. 115. The words “do not deprive” are substituted for the words “shall not be construed as depriving”. The words “with respect to” are substituted for the words “in respect of”.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–366 inserted last sentence.
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Citation
10 U.S.C. § 821
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60