Sec. 432.056. SERVICE OF CHARGES. (a) The trial counsel to whom court-martial charges are referred for trial shall cause to be served on the accused a copy of the charges on which trial is to be had.
(b) In time of peace a person may not be brought to trial against his objections or be required to participate by himself or counsel in a session called by the military judge under Section 432.064(a) in a general court-martial case within five days after the date of service of charges on him, or in a special court-martial case within three days after the date of service of charges on him.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans
Chapter 432 - Texas Code of Military Justice
Subchapter F. Pretrial Procedure
Section 432.051. Charges and Specifications
Section 432.052. Compulsory Self-Incrimination Prohibited
Section 432.053. Investigation
Section 432.054. Forwarding of Charges
Section 432.055. Advice of Staff Judge Advocate and Reference for Trial