Washington Code 38.38.320 – Forwarding of charges
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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 governor. If that is not practicable, the officer shall report in writing to the governor the reasons for delay.
Terms Used In Washington Code 38.38.320
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Commanding officer: includes only commissioned officers in command of a unit. See Washington Code 38.38.004
- Officer: means commissioned or warrant officer. See Washington Code 38.38.004
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.