Court-Martial Deadline Calculator
Enter the case dates you know. The calculator returns every deadline, waiting period, and effective-date rule those dates trigger under the Rules for Courts-Martial, the Military Rules of Evidence, and the UCMJ — in one chronological calendar, each linked to the governing provision.
Verify every date before you rely on it
These dates are calendar arithmetic applied to the periods stated in the rules. They are a starting point for your own computation — not a determination of any deadline in your case. Before acting on any date here, check it against:
- the text of the rule or article itself — follow the citation link on each row and read it;
- the Military Judges’ Benchbook (EBB) instruction, where one applies;
- current case law — appellate decisions construe how these periods run, what tolls or excludes them, and how they are computed; and
- your service’s implementing regulations, which may impose shorter or additional deadlines.
The calculator does not account for excludable delay, tolling, weekends and holidays, service-specific rules, or any order of the military judge — each of which can move a real deadline. Not legal advice.
Every day- and hour-based time period (98)
| Period | Authority | Trigger & required action | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days |
Art. 15(b)(1)(A) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(1)(A) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Restriction to specified limits may not exceed 30 consecutive days (officer).
“restriction to certain specified limits … for not more than 30 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 30 days |
Art. 15(b)(1)(B)(i) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(1)(B)(i) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Arrest in quarters may not exceed 30 consecutive days (officer).
“arrest in quarters for not more than 30 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 60 days |
Art. 15(b)(1)(B)(iii) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(1)(B)(iii) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Restriction may not exceed 60 consecutive days (officer, imposed by an officer exercising general court-martial authority).
“restriction to certain specified limits … for not more than 60 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 3 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(A) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(A) UCMJ
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Not a date — a limit or threshold
Confinement may not exceed 3 consecutive days (enlisted, limited circumstances).
“confinement for not more than three consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 7 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(B) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(B) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Correctional custody may not exceed 7 consecutive days (enlisted).
“correctional custody for not more than seven consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 7 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(C) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(C) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Forfeiture may not exceed 7 days’ pay (enlisted).
“forfeiture of not more than seven days’ pay”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 14 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(E) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(E) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Extra duties may not exceed 14 consecutive days (enlisted).
“extra duties … for not more than 14 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 14 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(F) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(F) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Restriction may not exceed 14 consecutive days (enlisted).
“restriction to certain specified limits … for not more than 14 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 14 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(G) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(G) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Detention may not exceed 14 days’ pay (enlisted).
“detention of not more than 14 days’ pay”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 30 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(H)(ii) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(H)(ii) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Correctional custody may not exceed 30 consecutive days (senior enlisted, GCM-level authority).
“correctional custody for not more than 30 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 45 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(H)(v) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(H)(v) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Extra duties may not exceed 45 consecutive days (senior enlisted).
“extra duties … for not more than 45 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 60 days |
Art. 15(b)(2)(H)(vi) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(b)(2)(H)(vi) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Restriction may not exceed 60 consecutive days (senior enlisted).
“restriction to certain specified limits … for not more than 60 consecutive days”
|
Maximum punishment (NJP) |
| 7 days |
Art. 15(e) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(e) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Arrest, correctional custody, or forfeiture exceeding 7 days triggers the member’s expanded right to have the punishment reviewed by a superior authority.
“more than seven days (arrest / correctional custody / forfeiture)”
A threshold, not a deadline to act.
|
Severity threshold |
| 14 days |
Art. 15(e) — 10 U.S.C. § 815(e) UCMJ
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Extra duties, restriction, or detention exceeding 14 days triggers the member’s expanded right to have the punishment reviewed by a superior authority.
“more than 14 days (extra duties / restriction / detention)”
A threshold, not a deadline to act.
|
Severity threshold |
| 5 days |
Art. 35(b)(1)(A) — 10 U.S.C. § 835(b)(1)(A) UCMJ
|
Runs
from charges served on the accused
The accused may not, over objection, be brought to trial through the 5th day after service of charges. GCM
“with respect to a general court-martial, from the time of service through the fifth day after the date of service”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 602(b)(1)(A).
|
Minimum pretrial waiting period |
| 3 days |
Art. 35(b)(1)(B) — 10 U.S.C. § 835(b)(1)(B) UCMJ
|
Runs
from charges served on the accused
The accused may not, over objection, be brought to trial through the 3rd day after service of charges. SPCM
“with respect to a special court-martial, from the time of service through the third day after the date of service”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 602(b)(1)(B).
|
Minimum pretrial waiting period |
| 180 days |
Art. 43(g)(1)(B) — 10 U.S.C. § 843(g)(1)(B) UCMJ
|
Runs
from charges dismissed as defective or insufficient
New charges alleging the same acts may be preferred within 180 days of dismissal without being time-barred.
“will expire within 180 days after the date of dismissal of the charges and specifications”
Applies where the limitations period has expired or will expire within 180 days of the dismissal. See also the Statute of Limitations checker.
|
Statute-of-limitations extension |
| 60 days |
Art. 56(d)(2) — 10 U.S.C. § 856(d)(2) UCMJ
|
Runs
from judgment entered into the record
The Government’s appeal of the sentence must be filed.
“An appeal … must be filed within 60 days after the date on which the judgment of a court-martial is entered”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 1117(b)(1).
|
Government appeal deadline |
| 14 days |
Art. 57(a)(1) — 10 U.S.C. § 857(a)(1) UCMJ
|
Runs
from sentence announced
Forfeiture of pay and allowances or reduction in grade takes effect (the earlier of this date or the other statutory trigger). GCM / SPCM
“takes effect on the earlier of … the date that is 14 days after the date on which the sentence is adjudged”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 1102(b)(1)(A)(i) and 1102(b)(6)(A)(i).
|
Effective-date rule |
| 90 days |
Art. 66(c)(1) — 10 U.S.C. § 866(c)(1) UCMJ
|
Runs
from notice of appellate rights provided
An appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals must be filed before the later of the end of this 90-day period or a date set by the court.
“filed before the later of … the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date the accused is provided notice of appellate rights”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 1201(h)(2)(B).
|
Appeal deadline |
| 60 days |
Art. 67(b) — 10 U.S.C. § 867(b) UCMJ
|
Runs
from accused notified of the cca decision
(the earliest of several events)
A petition to the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) for review must be filed.
“within 60 days from the earlier of … the date on which the accused is notified of the decision of a Court of Criminal Appeals”
Runs from the earlier of actual notice or the postmark of the mailed copy. Mirrored by R.C.M. 1203(f)(2)(A).
|
Appeal deadline |
| 60 days |
Art. 69 — 10 U.S.C. § 869 UCMJ
|
Runs
from accused notified of the jag's decision
An application for Court of Criminal Appeals review must be filed.
“60 days after the date on which the accused is notified of the decision of the Judge Advocate General”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 1201(k)(1)(B)(i).
|
Appeal deadline |
| 60 days |
Art. 69 — 10 U.S.C. § 869 (mail trigger) UCMJ
|
Runs
from jag decision deposited in the mail
An application for Court of Criminal Appeals review must be filed (alternate trigger).
“60 days after the date on which a copy of the decision … is deposited in the United States mails”
Mirrored by R.C.M. 1201(k)(1)(B)(ii).
|
Appeal deadline |
| 30 days |
Art. 76b(a)(4)(C) — 10 U.S.C. § 876b(a)(4)(C) UCMJ
|
Runs
from notice that competency is restored
The director of the facility may retain custody of the person for no more than 30 days after transmitting the notifications.
“The director of the facility may retain custody of the person for not more than 30 days after transmitting the notifications”
See also R.C.M. 909(g) and the R.C.M. 909(f) Discussion.
|
Custody time limit |
| 14 days |
Art. 137(a)(1) — 10 U.S.C. § 937(a)(1) UCMJ
|
Runs
from accused enters on active duty
The specified UCMJ articles must be carefully explained to the member.
“at the time of (or within fourteen days after) such entrance”
Articles 802, 803, 807–815, 825, 827, 831, 837, 838, 855, 877–934, and 937–939. Applies on initial entrance to active duty, reserve duty, or Space Force active status.
|
Notice / explanation deadline |
| 15 days |
Art. 143(a)(5) — 10 U.S.C. § 943(a)(5) UCMJ
|
Runs
from rules governing caaf senior judges issued
The chief judge must transmit the rules or amendments to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.
“not later than 15 days after the issuance of such rules or amendments”
|
Reporting deadline |
| 5 days |
Art. 123a(a) — 10 U.S.C. § 923a(a) UCMJ
|
Runs
from notice that a check was dishonored
If the maker or drawer pays the amount due within 5 days of notice, the statutory presumption of fraudulent intent and knowledge of insufficient funds does not attach.
“unless the maker or drawer pays the holder the amount due within five days after receiving notice”
|
Cure period |
| 3 days |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.c.(4) (MCM Part IV) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Unauthorized absence exceeding 3 days is an aggravated form of the offense.
“Unauthorized absence for more than 3 days”
Part IV explanatory paragraph, not the bare statute.
|
Offense-severity threshold |
| 30 days |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.c.(4) (MCM Part IV) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Unauthorized absence exceeding 30 days is a more seriously aggravated form of the offense.
“Unauthorized absence for more than 30 days”
Part IV explanatory paragraph, not the bare statute.
|
Offense-severity threshold |
| 3 days |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.e. (maximum punishment table) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Absence of 3 days or less: confinement for 1 month and forfeiture of two-thirds pay for 1 month.
“For not more than 3 days. Confinement for 1 month …”
|
Maximum punishment threshold |
| 3–30 days |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.e. (maximum punishment table) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Absence of more than 3 but not more than 30 days: confinement for 6 months.
“For more than 3 days but not more than 30 days. Confinement for 6 months …”
|
Maximum punishment threshold |
| 30 days |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.e. (maximum punishment table) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Absence of more than 30 days: dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year.
“For more than 30 days. Dishonorable discharge … confinement for 1 year.”
|
Maximum punishment threshold |
| 30 days |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.e. (maximum punishment table) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Absence of more than 30 days terminated by apprehension: dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 18 months.
“For more than 30 days and terminated by apprehension … confinement for 18 months.”
|
Maximum punishment threshold |
| 1 day |
Art. 86, ¶ 10.c.(8)–(9) (MCM Part IV) MCM Part IV
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Where the duration of the absence is neither alleged nor proved, the accused may be convicted of and punished for only 1 day of unauthorized absence.
“an accused can be convicted of and punished for only 1 day of unauthorized absence”
|
Computation rule |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 602(b)(1)(A) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges served on the accused
The accused may not, over objection, be brought to trial through the 5th day after service of charges. GCM
“from the time of service of charges under subsection (a) through the fifth day after the date of service”
Implements Article 35(b)(1)(A).
|
Minimum pretrial waiting period |
| 3 days |
R.C.M. 602(b)(1)(B) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges served on the accused
The accused may not, over objection, be brought to trial through the 3rd day after service of charges. SPCM
“from the time of service of charges under subsection (a) through the third day after the date of service”
Implements Article 35(b)(1)(B).
|
Minimum pretrial waiting period |
| 90 days |
R.C.M. 202(a) (Discussion) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from enlistment of a 17-year-old without consent
A parent or guardian may terminate the enlistment within 90 days of its inception. Discussion
“A parent or guardian may, within 90 days of the enlistment’s inception, terminate the enlistment”
Discussion only; not a court-martial procedural deadline.
|
Cross-referenced civil right |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 304(a) (Discussion) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges preferred
(the earliest of several events)
The accused must be brought to trial within 120 days of preferral of charges or imposition of restraint. Discussion
“R.C.M. 707(a) requires that the accused be brought to trial within 120 days of preferral of charges or imposition of restraint”
Discussion cross-reference; the substantive rule is R.C.M. 707(a).
|
Speedy trial (cross-reference) |
| 7 days |
R.C.M. 305(j)(2) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from pretrial confinement imposed
A neutral and detached officer must complete the review of probable cause and the necessity for continued confinement.
“Within 7 days of the imposition of confinement, a neutral and detached officer … shall review the probable cause determination”
|
Pretrial confinement review |
| 10 days (extended) |
R.C.M. 305(j)(2)(B) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from pretrial confinement imposed
Extended outside limit for completing the confinement review, where the time limit is extended for good cause. If extended
“extend the time limit for completion of the review to 10 days after the imposition of pretrial confinement”
Applies only if an extension for good cause is granted.
|
Pretrial confinement review |
| 1 day per day |
R.C.M. 305(l) R.C.M.
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
The sentence is credited 1 day for each day of confinement served as a result of noncompliance with R.C.M. 305.
“computed at the rate of 1 day credit for each day of confinement served as a result of such noncompliance”
A credit ratio, not a deadline.
|
Administrative credit |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 405(d)(1) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from article 32 hearing directed
Counsel for the Government must provide the defense with copies of, or permit inspection of, the specified disclosures.
“no later than five days after direction of an Article 32 preliminary hearing, counsel for the Government shall provide the defense with copies”
|
Discovery deadline |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 405(j)(2)(B) R.C.M.
|
Runs
backward from article 32 hearing begins
A party must file a written motion on the admissibility of sexual-behavior or predisposition evidence.
“shall, no later than five days before the preliminary hearing begins, submit a written motion”
Runs BACKWARD from the start of the preliminary hearing.
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Motion filing deadline |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 405(l)(2) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from article 32 hearing closes
Defense counsel must submit matters in rebuttal to the preliminary hearing officer and Government counsel.
“Such matters must be provided to the preliminary hearing officer and to the counsel for the Government within 5 days of the closure of the preliminary hearing”
|
Submission deadline |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 405(m)(5) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from article 32 report received
The parties must submit objections to the preliminary hearing officer.
“Upon receipt of the report, the parties shall have five days to submit objections”
|
Objection deadline |
| 90 days |
R.C.M. 703A(f)(2) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from records-preservation request made
The provider must retain the requested records and other evidence for this initial period.
“shall retain such records and other evidence for a period of 90 days”
|
Record retention |
| 90 more days |
R.C.M. 703A(f)(2) (renewal) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from preservation request renewed
The retention period is extended by an additional 90 days upon a renewed request made before the initial period expires.
“which shall be extended for an additional 90-day period upon a renewed request by the governmental entity”
|
Record retention |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(a) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges preferred
(the earliest of several events)
The accused must be brought to trial (arraigned).
“The accused shall be brought to trial within 120 days after the earlier of …”
Runs from the EARLIEST of preferral, imposition of restraint under R.C.M. 304(a)(2)–(4), or entry on active duty under R.C.M. 204. Excludable delay is not accounted for here.
|
Speedy trial |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(A)(i) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges dismissed or mistrial declared
A new 120-day period begins on the date of the dismissal or mistrial (accused under pretrial restraint at that time).
“a new 120-day period begins on the date of the dismissal or mistrial”
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(A)(ii) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges preferred anew
(the earliest of several events)
A new 120-day period begins (accused not under restraint at dismissal or mistrial).
“a new 120-day period begins on the earliest of … the date on which charges are preferred anew”
Runs from the earliest of re-preferral, reimposition of restraint, or — where neither occurs — the date of the mistrial.
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(B) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from charges preferred
(the earliest of several events)
Where the accused is released from restraint for a significant period, the 120-day period begins on the earlier of preferral, reimposition of restraint, or entry on active duty.
“the 120-day time period under this rule shall begin on the earlier of …”
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(C) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from parties notified under r.c.m. 908(b)(8)/(c)(3)
A new 120-day period begins on the date of notice to the parties following a Government appeal.
“a new 120-day time period under this rule shall begin … on the date of notice to the parties under R.C.M. 908(b)(8) or 908(c)(3)”
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(C) (further appeal) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from final caaf or supreme court decision noticed
A new 120-day period begins on the date the parties are notified of the final decision of CAAF or the Supreme Court.
“a new 120-day time period under this rule shall begin on the date the parties are notified of the final decision”
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(D) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from record + opinion directing a rehearing received
A new 120-day period begins when the responsible convening authority receives the record of trial and the opinion authorizing or directing a rehearing.
“a new 120-day time period under this rule shall begin on the date that the responsible convening authority … receives the record of trial and the opinion”
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 707(b)(3)(E) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from accused returned to convening authority custody
A new 120-day period begins on the date the accused is returned to custody after commitment for incompetence ends.
“a new 120-day time period under this rule shall begin on the date of such return to custody”
See also R.C.M. 909(g).
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 120 days |
R.C.M. 909(g) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from accused returned to convening authority custody
The 120-day period under R.C.M. 707 begins anew on the date the general court-martial convening authority takes custody of the accused.
“The 120-day time period under R.C.M. 707 shall begin anew on the date the general court-martial convening authority takes custody of the accused”
|
Speedy trial restart |
| 30 days |
R.C.M. 809(e)(2) R.C.M.
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Maximum punishment for contempt committed in the presence of the court: confinement for 30 days, a fine of $1,000, or both.
“the maximum punishment that may be imposed for contempt is confinement for 30 days, a fine of $1,000, or both”
Other than by a court of inquiry.
|
Maximum punishment |
| 60 days |
R.C.M. 908(c)(3) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from court of criminal appeals issues its decision
The accused must be notified of the decision and of the right to petition CAAF for review.
“the accused shall be notified of the decision and of the right to petition the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for review within 60 days”
|
Appeal-notice deadline |
| 14 days |
R.C.M. 1003(b)(2) (Discussion) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from sentence announced
Forfeitures of pay and allowances take effect 14 days after the sentence is adjudged (or on approval of a summary court-martial sentence, if earlier). Discussion
“Forfeitures of pay and allowances adjudged as part of a court-martial sentence … are effective 14 days after the sentence is adjudged”
Discussion; the binding rule is R.C.M. 1102(b)(1)(A)(i).
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Effective-date rule |
| 1 working day |
R.C.M. 1003(c)(3)(A) (Discussion) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from proceedings against a reserve member conclude
A reserve component member should be released from active duty within one working day, absent Secretary-approved retention. Discussion
“should be released from active duty within one working day unless the order to active duty was approved by the Secretary concerned”
Discussion. “Working day” is not a calendar day — the computed date does not skip weekends or holidays.
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Release deadline |
| 14 days |
R.C.M. 1102(b)(1)(A)(i) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from sentence announced
The forfeiture portion of the sentence takes effect (the earlier of this date or approval of a summary court-martial sentence).
“that part of the sentence shall take effect on the earlier of — (i) 14 days after the sentence is announced under R.C.M. 1007”
|
Effective-date rule |
| 1 day per day |
R.C.M. 1102(b)(2)(B) R.C.M.
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
The sentence is credited one day for each day of confinement already served under R.C.M. 305.
“the accused’s sentence shall be credited one day for each day of confinement already served”
A credit ratio, not a deadline.
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Administrative credit |
| 14 days |
R.C.M. 1102(b)(6)(A)(i) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from sentence announced
The reduction-in-grade portion of the sentence takes effect (the earlier of this date or approval of a summary court-martial sentence).
“that part of an adjudged sentence that includes reduction in enlisted grade shall take effect on the earlier of — (i) 14 days after the sentence is announced”
|
Effective-date rule |
| 14 days |
R.C.M. 1104(b)(2)(A) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from statement of trial results received
Post-trial motions must be filed.
“post-trial motions shall be filed not later than 14 days after defense counsel receives the Statement of Trial Results”
|
Post-trial motion deadline |
| 14 + 30 days |
R.C.M. 1104(b)(2)(A) (extended) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from statement of trial results received
Outside limit if the military judge extends the post-trial-motion deadline by the maximum additional 30 days for good cause. If extended
“The military judge may extend the time to submit such matters by not more than an additional 30 days for good cause”
Only applies if an extension is actually granted; the extension runs from the original 14-day deadline.
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Post-trial motion deadline |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 1104(b)(2)(B) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from convening authority's action received
A motion to correct an error in the action of the convening authority must be filed.
“A motion to correct an error in the action of the convening authority shall be filed within five days after the party receives the convening authority’s action”
|
Motion deadline |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 1104(b)(2)(C) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from copy of the entered judgment provided
A motion to correct a clerical or computational error in the judgment must be made.
“A motion to correct a clerical or computational error in a judgment entered by the military judge shall be made within five days”
|
Motion deadline |
| 40 days |
R.C.M. 1105(a) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from finding of not guilty by reason of lack of mental responsibility
The military judge must conduct the post-trial hearing.
“The military judge shall conduct a hearing not later than forty days following the finding”
|
Post-trial hearing deadline |
| 10 days |
R.C.M. 1106(d)(1) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from sentence announced
The accused may submit matters to the convening authority. GCM / SPCM
“the accused may submit matters to the convening authority under this rule within ten days after the sentence is announced”
|
Clemency submission deadline |
| 7 days |
R.C.M. 1106(d)(2) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from sentence announced
The accused may submit matters to the convening authority (summary court-martial). SCM
“the accused may submit matters under this rule within seven days after the sentence is announced”
|
Clemency submission deadline |
| 5 days |
R.C.M. 1106(d)(3) R.C.M.
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Runs
from victim's r.c.m. 1106a matters received
The accused may submit matters in rebuttal to a crime victim’s R.C.M. 1106A submission.
“the accused shall have five days from receipt of those matters to submit any matters in rebuttal”
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Rebuttal deadline |
| 10 + 20 days |
R.C.M. 1106(d)(4)(A) (extended) R.C.M.
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Runs
from sentence announced
Outside limit if the convening authority extends the accused’s submission period by the maximum additional 20 days for good cause. If extended GCM / SPCM
“the convening authority may, for good cause, extend the period for not more than 20 days”
Only applies if an extension is actually granted.
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Clemency submission deadline |
| 10 days |
R.C.M. 1106A(e)(1) R.C.M.
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Runs
from sentence announced
A crime victim may submit matters to the convening authority. GCM / SPCM
“a crime victim may submit matters to the convening authority under this rule within ten days after the sentence is announced”
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Victim clemency deadline |
| 7 days |
R.C.M. 1106A(e)(2) R.C.M.
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Runs
from sentence announced
A crime victim may submit matters to the convening authority (summary court-martial). SCM
“a crime victim may submit matters under this rule within seven days after the sentence is announced”
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Victim clemency deadline |
| 10 + 20 days |
R.C.M. 1106A(e)(3)(A) (extended) R.C.M.
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Runs
from sentence announced
Outside limit if the convening authority extends the victim’s submission period by the maximum additional 20 days for good cause. If extended GCM / SPCM
“the convening authority may, for good cause, extend the period for not more than 20 days”
Only applies if an extension is actually granted.
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Victim clemency deadline |
| 7 days |
R.C.M. 1108(c)(4) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from probationer confined pending vacation
Unless vacation proceedings are completed within 7 days, a preliminary review of the probationer’s confinement must be conducted.
“Unless vacation proceedings under subsection (d) of this rule are completed within 7 days of imposition of confinement of the probationer … a preliminary review of the confinement shall be conducted”
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Confinement review trigger |
| 60 days |
R.C.M. 1117(b)(1) R.C.M.
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Runs
from judgment entered into the record
The Government must file a sentence appeal.
“An appeal under this rule must be filed within 60 days after the date on which the judgment of the court-martial is entered into the record under R.C.M. 1111”
Implements Article 56(d)(2).
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Government appeal deadline |
| 7 days (minimum) |
R.C.M. 1117(c)(5)(A) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from government files a sentence-appeal request
The parties and crime victims must be given at least 7 days to prepare, review, and transmit submissions addressing the appeal.
“The military judge shall ensure that the parties have not less than 7 days to prepare, review, and transmit such submissions”
A floor, not a deadline — no submission may be required before this date.
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Minimum preparation time |
| 90 days |
R.C.M. 1201(h)(2)(B) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from notice of appellate rights provided
Deadline to submit an application for relief to the Judge Advocate General. GCM / SPCM
“the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date the accused is provided notice of appellate rights under R.C.M. 1116(b)(2)”
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Application deadline |
| 60 days |
R.C.M. 1201(k)(1)(B)(i) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from accused notified of the jag's decision
Deadline to file an application for review with the Court of Criminal Appeals.
“60 days after the date on which the accused is notified of the decision of the Judge Advocate General”
|
Appeal deadline |
| 60 days |
R.C.M. 1201(k)(1)(B)(ii) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from jag decision deposited in the mail
Deadline to file an application for review with the Court of Criminal Appeals (alternate trigger).
“60 days after the date on which a copy of the decision of the Judge Advocate General is deposited in the United States mails”
|
Appeal deadline |
| 60 days |
R.C.M. 1203(f)(2)(A) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from accused notified of the cca decision
(the earliest of several events)
Deadline to petition CAAF for review.
“May be filed only within 60 days from the time the accused was in fact notified of the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals or the mailed copy of the decision was postmarked, whichever is earlier”
Runs from the EARLIER of actual notice or the postmark.
|
Appeal deadline |
| 45 days |
R.C.M. 1301(d)(1) R.C.M.
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
Hard labor without confinement may not be adjudged for more than 45 days at a summary court-martial. SCM
“hard labor without confinement for more than 45 days [not authorized]”
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Maximum punishment |
| 30 days |
R.C.M. 1301(d)(1) (Discussion) R.C.M.
|
Not a date — a limit or threshold
The maximum confinement that may be adjudged at a summary court-martial is 30 days. Discussion SCM
“The maximum penalty that can be adjudged in a summary court-martial is confinement for 30 days”
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Maximum punishment |
| 5 days |
M.R.E. 412(c)(1)(A) M.R.E.
|
Runs
backward from entry of pleas
A party intending to offer evidence of an alleged victim’s sexual predisposition or behavior must file a written motion.
“file a written motion at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas specifically describing the evidence”
Runs BACKWARD from entry of pleas.
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Motion filing deadline |
| 5 days |
M.R.E. 413(b) M.R.E.
|
Runs
backward from entry of pleas
The prosecution must disclose evidence of the accused’s other sexual-offense conduct to the defense.
“The prosecution must do so at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas”
Runs BACKWARD from entry of pleas.
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Disclosure deadline |
| 5 days |
M.R.E. 414(b) M.R.E.
|
Runs
backward from entry of pleas
The prosecution must disclose evidence of the accused’s other child-molestation conduct to the defense.
“The prosecution must do so at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas”
Runs BACKWARD from entry of pleas.
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Disclosure deadline |
| 5 days |
M.R.E. 513(e)(1)(A) M.R.E.
|
Runs
backward from entry of pleas
A party seeking an interlocutory ruling on patient records or communications must file a written motion.
“file a written motion at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas specifically describing the evidence”
Runs BACKWARD from entry of pleas.
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Motion filing deadline |
| 5 days |
M.R.E. 514(e)(1)(A) M.R.E.
|
Runs
backward from entry of pleas
A party seeking an interlocutory ruling on victim records or communications must file a written motion.
“file a written motion at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas specifically describing the evidence”
Runs BACKWARD from entry of pleas.
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Motion filing deadline |
| 14 days |
M.R.E. 803(10)(B) M.R.E.
|
Runs
backward from trial begins
Government counsel intending to offer a certification of the absence of a public record must give written notice of that intent.
“provides written notice of that intent at least 14 days before trial”
Runs BACKWARD from trial.
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Notice deadline |
| 7 days |
M.R.E. 803(10)(B) (objection) M.R.E.
|
Runs
from m.r.e. 803(10)(b) notice received
The accused must object in writing to use of the certification, or lose the right to object.
“the accused does not object in writing within 7 days of receiving the notice”
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Objection deadline |
| 24 hours |
Art. 11(b) — 10 U.S.C. § 811(b) UCMJ
|
Runs
from prisoner committed to a guard
The guard commander or master at arms must report the prisoner’s name, the offense charged, and the person who authorized the commitment to the commanding officer.
“shall, within twenty-four hours after that commitment or as soon as he is relieved from guard, report …”
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Reporting deadline |
| 72 hours |
Art. 62(a)(2)(A) — 10 U.S.C. § 862(a)(2)(A) UCMJ
|
Runs
from judge's appealable order or ruling
Trial counsel must provide the military judge with written notice of appeal from the order or ruling.
“the trial counsel provides the military judge with written notice of appeal from the order or ruling within 72 hours”
|
Government appeal deadline |
| 72 hours |
R.C.M. 908(b)(1)–(3) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from judge's appealable order or ruling
Notice of a Government appeal must be filed.
“See R.C.M. 908(b) — mirrors UCMJ Article 62.”
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Government appeal deadline |
| 24 hours |
R.C.M. 305(i)(1) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from pretrial confinement imposed
The commander must report to the officer authorized to review continued confinement.
“See R.C.M. 305(i)(1).”
|
Pretrial confinement review |
| 48 hours |
R.C.M. 305(i)(2)(A) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from pretrial confinement imposed
A neutral and detached officer must make the probable-cause determination.
“See R.C.M. 305(i)(2)(A) — the 48-hour probable cause determination.”
|
Pretrial confinement review |
| 72 hours |
R.C.M. 305(i)(2) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from pretrial confinement imposed
The commander’s decision on continued pretrial confinement must be made.
“See R.C.M. 305(i)(2) — the 72-hour commander’s decision.”
|
Pretrial confinement review |
| 72 hours (approx.) |
R.C.M. 305(g) R.C.M.
|
Runs
from pretrial confinement imposed
Defense counsel must be made available to the confined accused.
“See R.C.M. 305(g) — commonly cited as the “72-hour” rule for counsel access.”
Read the rule: the trigger and measure are stated there and are commonly paraphrased.
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Counsel access |
WHAT THIS COVERS
Every provision of the Rules for Courts-Martial, the Military Rules of Evidence, and the UCMJ (10 U.S.C. ch. 47) that ties a specific number of days — or, for pretrial confinement and interlocutory appeals, hours — to an event: a deadline to act, a minimum waiting period, an effective-date rule, a speedy-trial restart, a maximum punishment expressed in days, or an offense-severity threshold.
Only clock-driven entries are turned into dates. Maximum punishments, severity thresholds, and credit ratios (Article 15’s limits, the Article 86 absence table, the R.C.M. 305(l) confinement credit) are carried in the full reference chart but are never computed as deadlines — they are not dates.
Where a period appears only in a non-binding Discussion, the entry is badged as such. Where the same deadline appears in both the statute and the implementing rule — the Article 35 / R.C.M. 602 waiting period, the Article 57 / R.C.M. 1102 effective date, the Article 66/67/69 / R.C.M. 1201/1203 appeal deadlines — both are listed, because they are formally separate provisions.
Not legal advice. This calculator is an informational aid. It applies ordinary calendar
arithmetic to periods stated in the Manual for Courts-Martial and the UCMJ; it does not account for excludable
delay, tolling, the treatment of weekends and holidays, orders of the military judge, or the facts of any case.
Verify every date against the rule or article itself, the Military Judges’ Benchbook instruction
where one applies, current case law, and your service’s implementing regulations — any of
which may change how a period is computed or impose a deadline this tool does not carry. Consult a judge advocate
or qualified counsel before relying on any date shown here.