If an accused arraigned before a court-martial makes an irregular pleading, or enters a plea of guilty improvidently or through lack of understanding of its meaning and effect, or if he or she fails or refuses to plead, a plea of not guilty shall be entered in the record and the court shall proceed as though he or she had pleaded not guilty.
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