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  "title_number": "29",
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  "heading": "Article 36. Rules of procedure for courts-martial",
  "text": "A. The procedure, in cases before military courts shall be the federal Rules for Courts-Martial, as published in the most recent version of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, except when such rules are contrary to or inconsistent with this code.\n\nB. The modes of proof in cases before courts-martial under this code shall be the federal Military Rules of Evidence, as prescribed in the most recent version of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, except when such rules are contrary to or inconsistent with this code.\n\nC. The governor or adjutant general may promulgate additional rules and regulations regarding courts-martial procedure. All rules and regulations made under this Section shall be uniform insofar as practicable.",
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      "number": "II",
      "name": "LOUISIANA CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE"
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