Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, § 402: Definitions, 1983

As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 1. Accuser. "Accuser" means a person who: A. Signs and swears to charges; [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2. Active service. Active service is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 1. [PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).] 3. Code. "Code" means this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 4. Commanding officer. "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit. [PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).] 5. Enlisted person. "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 6. Military forces. Military forces is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 2. [PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).] 7. Military judge. "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 8. Military unit. "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 9. Officer. "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 10. Superior officer. "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command. [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]