The trial counsel to whom court-martial charges are referred for trial shall cause to be served upon the accused a copy of the charges upon which trial is to be had. In time of peace no person may, against his objection, be brought to trial, or be required to participate by himself or counsel in a session called by the military judge under section 839(a) of this title (article 39(a)), in a general court-martial case within a period of five days after the service of charges upon him, or in a special court-martial case within a period of three days after the service of charges upon him.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 49; Pub. L. 90–632, §2(12), Oct. 24, 1968, 82 Stat. 1337.)
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 835 | 50:606. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 35), 64 Stat. 119. |
| Sec. | Art. | |
|---|---|---|
| 836. | 36. | President may prescribe rules. |
| 837. | 37. | Unlawfully influencing action of court. |
| 838. | 38. | Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel. |
| 839. | 39. | Sessions. |
| 840. | 40. | Continuances. |
| 841. | 41. | Challenges. |
| 842. | 42. | Oaths. |
| 843. | 43. | Statute of limitations. |
| 844. | 44. | Former jeopardy. |
| 845. | 45. | Pleas of the accused. |
| 846. | 46. | Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence. |
| 847. | 47. | Refusal to appear or testify. |
| 848. | 48. | Contempts. |
| 849. | 49. | Depositions. |
| 850. | 50. | Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry. |
| 850a. | 50a. | Defense of lack of mental responsibility. |
| 851. | 51. | Voting and rulings. |
| 852. | 52. | Number of votes required. |
| 853. | 53. | Court to announce action. |
| 854. | 54. | Record of trial. |
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