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(a) Trial counsel detailed for a court-martial under § 13A-506 of this title shall cause to be served on the accused a copy of the charges and specifications referred for trial.
(b)(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a trial or other proceeding of a general court-martial or a special court-martial, including a session under § 13A-704 of this title may not be held over the objection of the accused:
(i) with respect to a general court-martial, from the time of service through the fifth day after the date of service; or
(ii) with respect to a special court-martial, from the time of service through the third day after the date of service.
(2)(i) An objection under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be raised only at the first session of the trial or other proceeding and only if the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection.
(ii) If the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period, the military judge shall, at that session, inquire as to whether the defense objects under this subsection.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Public Safety § 13A-606 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/public-safety/md-code-public-safety-sect-13a-606/
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