2006 Utah Code - 39-6-27 — Review of charge by SSJA -- Corrections to charges.

     39-6-27.   Review of charge by SSJA -- Corrections to charges.
     (1) (a) Before directing the trial of any charge by a military court, the convening authority shall refer it to the SSJA for consideration and advice.
     (b) The convening authority may not refer a charge to a military court for trial unless he has found that the charge alleges an offense under this chapter and is warranted by sufficient evidence, as indicated in the report of the investigation.
     (2) If the charges or specifications are not formally correct or do not conform to the substance of the evidence contained in the report of the investigating officer, formal corrections and changes in the charges and specifications as necessary may be made to conform to the evidence.

Enacted by Chapter 210, 1988 General Session