Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Pretrial Procedure
Section 432.054. Forwarding of Charges

Sec. 432.054. FORWARDING OF CHARGES. (a) If a person is held for trial by general court-martial, the commanding officer shall, not later than the eighth day after the date the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, forward the charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction.
(b) If compliance with Subsection (a) is not practicable, the commanding officer shall instead report in writing to that officer the reasons for delay.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

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