37-26-07. Duty of adjutant general - Finality of decisions - Questions of residence subject to court review

37-26-07. Duty of adjutant general - Finality of decisions - Questions of residence

subject to court review.

The adjutant general shall administer this chapter. The adjutant general shall prepare and

distribute application blanks and investigate all claims and applications filed. If the adjutant

general is satisfied of the proof of a claim and application, the adjutant general shall approve

and direct payment of the claim. The adjutant general may adopt any rules necessary to the

efficient administration of this chapter. The necessary books, papers, records, cases, and

equipment used in the administration of this chapter shall become a part of the permanent

records of the office of the adjutant general. The adjutant general may determine any claim in

any case if doubt arises as to the eligibility of an applicant to receive payment and the decision

of the adjutant general in such case is final, except on questions of residence which are subject

to review by a court of competent jurisdiction. The adjutant general shall authorize payment for

prisoners of war upon their release and return.