The Court Martial has the power to try you for any offence against the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971. This applies whether you committed the offence in New Zealand or somewhere else. You will be subject to the Court Martial's jurisdiction if you are a person subject to this Act.

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77: Accessories after the fact, or

"Helping someone who broke the law to escape or avoid arrest"

79: Court Martial to pass 1 sentence only, or

"One sentence for all offences in a Court Martial"

Part 3Jurisdiction of Court Martial and punishment of offenders

78Jurisdiction of Court Martial

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court Martial has jurisdiction to try any charge against a person subject to this Act in respect of an offence against this Act, whether committed in New Zealand or elsewhere.

Notes

Section 78 heading: amended, on 1 July 2009, by section 22(1) of the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007 (2007 No 98).
Section 78: amended, on 1 July 2009, by section 22(2) of the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007 (2007 No 98).