29B.34 - FORWARDING OF CHARGES.

        29B.34  FORWARDING OF CHARGES.
         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 directly to the person exercising general court-martial
      jurisdiction, together with the investigation and allied papers.  If
      that is not practicable, the commanding officer shall report in
      writing to the adjutant general the reasons for delay.  
         Section History: Early Form
         [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 29B.34; 82 Acts, ch 1042, § 18]