The trial counsel to whom court-martial charges are referred for trial shall cause to be served upon the accused a copy of the charges upon which trial is to be had. No person shall, against his or her objection, be brought to trial or be required to participate by himself or herself or by counsel in a session called by the military judge under section 28-3.1-304 before a general court-martial within five days after the service of the charges upon him or her, or before a special court-martial within three days after the service of the charges upon him or her.
Source: L. 83: Entire article added, p. 1174, § 1, effective June 10. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 609, § 78, effective May 24.