s 75 Punishments
75. —(1) Where a junior disciplinary officer finds an accused guilty of a charge, the junior disciplinary officer may award one of the following punishments: ( a ) detention for a period not exceeding 40 days; ( b ) a fine not exceeding $1,500; ( c ) a reprimand; ( d ) any other minor punishment that may be prescribed by regulations. [53/2018] (2) Where a senior disciplinary officer finds an accused guilty of a charge, the senior disciplinary officer may award one of the following punishments: ( a ) if the accused is a warrant officer (of any rank), detention for a period not exceeding 40 days; ( b ) if the accused is a warrant officer (of any rank), second lieutenant or lieutenant, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or, if the accused is a captain or major, a fine not exceeding $3,000; ( c ) a reprimand; ( d ) any other minor punishment that may be prescribed by regulations. [53/2018] (3) Where a disciplinary officer is of the opinion that the accused should be reduced in rank in addition to or in lieu of any punishment which may be awarded by the disciplinary officer, he or she may refer the charge and the record of the proceedings to the Commissioner with a recommendation that the accused be reduced in rank and the Commissioner may, at his or her discretion but subject to section 76B, reduce the rank of the accused in addition to or in substitution for the punishment imposed by the disciplinary officer. [53/2018] (4) In addition to any of the punishments mentioned in subsection (1), a disciplinary officer may order an officer or serviceman found guilty of any offence under this Act to pay compensation, not exceeding $300, to any person who suffered bodily injury, damage or loss occasioned by the commission of the service offence. [32/2010] (5) In addition to or in lieu of any other punishment, a disciplinary officer may order the accused to pay such sum as the disciplinary officer may determine as compensation to the Government for the loss of or damage to any service property or part thereof occasioned by the commission of the service offence. (6) In assessing the amount of compensation payable under subsection (5), the disciplinary officer must have regard to the earnings of the accused. (7) Nothing in subsection (4) shall prejudice the right of any person to a civil remedy for the recovery of damages beyond the amount of compensation ordered. —(1) Where a junior disciplinary officer finds an accused guilty of a charge, the junior disciplinary officer may award one of the following punishments: ( a ) detention for a period not exceeding 40 days; ( b ) a fine not exceeding $1,500; ( c ) a reprimand; ( d ) any other minor punishment that may be prescribed by regulations. [53/2018] (2) Where a senior disciplinary officer finds an accused guilty of a charge, the senior disciplinary officer may award one of the following punishments: ( a ) if the accused is a warrant officer (of any rank), detention for a period not exceeding 40 days; ( b ) if the accused is a warrant officer (of any rank), second lieutenant or lieutenant, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or, if the accused is a captain or major, a fine not exceeding $3,000; ( c ) a reprimand; ( d ) any other minor punishment that may be prescribed by regulations. [53/2018] (3) Where a disciplinary officer is of the opinion that the accused should be reduced in rank in addition to or in lieu of any punishment which may be awarded by the disciplinary officer, he or she may refer the charge and the record of the proceedings to the Commissioner with a recommendation that the accused be reduced in rank and the Commissioner may, at his or her discretion but subject to section 76B, reduce the rank of the accused in addition to or in substitution for the punishment imposed by the disciplinary officer. [53/2018] (4) In addition to any of the punishments mentioned in subsection (1), a disciplinary officer may order an officer or serviceman found guilty of any offence under this Act to pay compensation, not exceeding $300, to any person who suffered bodily injury, damage or loss occasioned by the commission of the service offence. [32/2010] (5) In addition to or in lieu of any other punishment, a disciplinary officer may order the accused to pay such sum as the disciplinary officer may determine as compensation to the Government for the loss of or damage to any service property or part thereof occasioned by the commission of the service offence. (6) In assessing the amount of compensation payable under subsection (5), the disciplinary officer must have regard to the earnings of the accused. (7) Nothing in subsection (4) shall prejudice the right of any person to a civil remedy for the recovery of damages beyond the amount of compensation ordered.