Alaska § 26.05.505 - Forwarding of charges.

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§ 26.05.505. Forwarding of charges.

 (a) 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 associated records, to the person exercising general court-martial jurisdiction.

 (b) If it is not practicable to forward the charges and investigation and associated records under (a) of this section, the commanding officer shall provide the person with a written explanation for the delay as soon as possible.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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