2010 Mississippi Code
TITLE 33 - MILITARY AFFAIRS
Chapter 13 - Mississippi Code of Military Justice.
33-13-257 - Forwarding of charges.

§ 33-13-257. Forwarding of charges.
 

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. 
 

Sources: 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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