When a person is held for trial by general court-martial, the commanding officer shall, within eight days after the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable, forward the charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. If that is not practicable, the commanding officer shall report in writing to that officer the reasons for delay.
C.R.S. § 28-3.1-217
Forwarding of charges
Known as the Colorado Code
The act spans §§ 28-3.1-101 to 28-3.1-607 (131 sections).
Digitized from: Public.Law — Colorado Revised Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Colorado statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.