Coast Guard Courts Martial

Coast Guard Courts Martial are military courts that handle serious offenses committed by members of the U.S. Coast Guard. These courts operate under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and can impose penalties ranging from reprimands to confinement or dishonorable discharge. There are three types of courts martial: summary, special, and general, differing in the level of seriousness of the offenses they address and the potential punishments. The process includes trial by a military judge or a panel of officers, ensuring that service members receive a fair legal proceeding while maintaining military discipline.