HAR §7-3-8. Appointment of legal personnel

At a special or general court-martial the trial counsel represents the State of Hawaii and the defense counsel represents the accused. Before the special or general court-martial is detailed, the convening authority shall contact the office of the designated staff judge advocate for a list of personnel available for detail as law officer (for general court-martial only), trial counsel, and defense counsel. The convening authority shall appoint a law officer, trial counsel, defense counsel, and alternates as necessary from the list. [Eff: FEB 11 1985] (Auth: HRS §§124A-61, 124A-171) (Imp: HRS §124A-46) BACK TO TOP