When a person is held for trial by general court-martial, the commanding officer shall, within eight (8) 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, he shall report in writing to that officer the reasons for delay.
Miss. Code Ann. § 33-13-257
Forwarding of charges
Known as the Mississippi Code
The act spans §§ 33–33 (136 sections).
Codes, 1942, § 8529-34; Laws, 1966, ch. 538, § 34; Laws, 1981, ch. 362, § 36, eff from and after July 1, 1981.
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