N.Y. Mil. Law § 130.33

§ 130.33. Forwarding of charges. When a person is held for trial by\ngeneral court-martial, the commanding officer shall, within eight days\nafter the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable,\nforward through channels the charges, together with the investigation\nand allied papers, to the general court-martial convening authority. If\nthe same is not practicable, he shall report in writing to the general\ncourt-martial convening authority the reasons for delay.\n