Section 130.33. 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  through  channels  the charges, together with the investigation
      and allied papers, to the general court-martial convening authority.  If
      the  same  is not practicable, he shall report in writing to the general
      court-martial convening authority the reasons for delay.