S.C. Code Ann. § 25-1-2675
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SECTION 25-1-2675. Time requirement for forwarding charges to person exercising general court-martial jurisdiction.
Official statutory text
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 person exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. If that is not practicable, he shall report in writing to that person the reasons for delay.
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