(a) Proceedings may be conducted to review, or otherwise act on, the following matters before referral of charges and specifications to court–martial in accordance with regulations prescribed by § 13A–701 of this title:
(1) pre–referral investigative subpoenas;
(2) pre–referral warrants or orders for electronic communications;
(3) pre–referral matters referred by an appellate court;
(4) pre–referral matters under § 13A–603 (c) or (d) of this subtitle; or
(5) arrest warrants when probable cause exists to believe a military member committed a crime as described under the punitive provisions.
(b) The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1) include procedures for the review of such rulings that may be ordered under this section as the adjutant general considers appropriate; and
(2) provide such limitations on the relief that may be ordered under this section as the adjutant general considers appropriate.
(c) If a matter in a proceeding under this section becomes a subject at issue with respect to charges that have been referred to a general or special court–martial, the matter shall be transferred to the military judge detailed to the court–martial.
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