10 U.S.C. § 833 : US Code - Section 833: Art. 33. Forwarding of charges

Search 10 U.S.C. § 833 : US Code - Section 833: Art. 33. Forwarding of charges

When a person is held for trial by general court-martial the
commanding officer shall, within eight days after the accused is
ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable, forward the
charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the
officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. If that is
not practicable, he shall report in writing to that officer the
reasons for delay.