Texas § GV.432.056 - SERVICE OF CHARGES
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§ GV.432.056. SERVICE OF CHARGES
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. SUBCHAPTER G. TRIAL PROCEDURE
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