Arkansas § 12-64-507 - Service of charges.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-507 — Service of charges., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-507. Service of charges.
The trial counsel to whom court-martial charges are referred for trial shall cause to be served upon the accused, or the defense counsel, a copy of the charges upon which trial is to be held. In time of peace, no person may, against his or her objection, be brought to trial before a general court-martial within a period of five (5) days after the service of the charges upon him or her or before a special court-martial within a period of three (3) days after the service of the charges upon him or her.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-507
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-507 cover?
Section 12-64-507 ("Service of charges.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-64-507?
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