(a) Charges and specifications shall be signed by a person subject to this title under oath before a commissioned officer authorized by § 13A–1102 of this title to administer oaths and shall state:
(1) that the signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated, the matters set forth therein; and
(2) that they are true in fact to the best of the signer’s knowledge and belief.
(b) On the preferring of charges, the proper authority shall take immediate steps to determine what disposition should be made thereof in the interest of justice and discipline, and the person accused shall be informed of the charges as soon as practicable.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13A - Maryland Code of Military Justice
Subtitle 6 - Pre-Trial Procedure
Section 13A-601 - Charges and Specifications
Section 13A-602 - Certain Proceedings Conducted Before Referral
Section 13A-603 - Compulsory Self-Incrimination Prohibited
Section 13A-604 - Preliminary Hearing Required Before Referral to General Court-Martial
Section 13A-605 - Advice of Judge Advocate and Reference for Trial