(a) Whenever a general or special court-martial deliberates or votes, only the members of the court may be present.
(b) After a general court-martial has finally voted on the findings, the court may request the military judge and the reporter to put the findings in proper form; and those proceedings shall be on the record.
(c) All other proceedings, including any consultation of the court with counsel or the military judge, shall be made a part of the record and shall be in the presence of the accused, the defense counsel, the trial counsel, and the military judge if one is assigned to the case.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
§ 12-64-501. Statutes of limitations
§ 12-64-502. Charges and specifications
§ 12-64-503. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited
§ 12-64-505. Reference for trial
§ 12-64-506. Forwarding of charges
§ 12-64-507. Service of charges
§ 12-64-509. Unlawfully influencing action of court
§ 12-64-510. Duties of trial and defense counsel
§ 12-64-511. Sessions — Records of proceedings
§ 12-64-515. Pleas of the accused
§ 12-64-516. Obtaining witnesses and other evidence
§ 12-64-518. Issuance of process, subpoenas, etc
§ 12-64-519. Refusal to appear or testify
§ 12-64-522. Votes and rulings
§ 12-64-523. Convictions, sentences, etc. — Number of votes required