New York Consolidated Laws, Military Law - MIL § 130.33. Forwarding of charges

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.