The trial counsel shall serve or cause to be served upon the accused a copy of the charges. No person shall, against his or her objection, be brought to trial before a general court-martial case within a period of five days after the service of charges upon him or her, or before a special court-martial case within a period of three days after the service of charges upon him or her.
History. Code 1981, § 38-2-1035 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 753, § 1/HB 98.
U.S. Code.
For similar provision in Uniform Code of Military Justice, see 10 U.S.C. § 835 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 38 - Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs
Article 5 - Code of Military Justice
§ 38-2-1030. Charges and Specification
§ 38-2-1031. Compulsory Self-Incrimination Prohibited
§ 38-2-1032. Investigation; Cross-Examination; Effect of Failure to Perform
§ 38-2-1033. Forwarding of Charges
§ 38-2-1034. Advice of Staff Judge Advocate and Reference for Trial; Corrections
§ 38-2-1035. Service of Copy of Charges; Time Period Before Trial