Subchapter VI · Pre-trial Procedure
Article 30. Charges and specifications
2024 Manual for Courts-Martial, United States
Recent revisions Summary of changes Cited by (6)(a) IN GENERAL.— Charges and specifications—
(1) may be preferred only by a person subject to this chapter; and
(2) shall be preferred by presentment in writing, signed under oath before a commissioned officer of the armed forces who is authorized to administer oaths.
(b) REQUIRED CONTENT.— The writing under subsection (a) shall state that—
(1) the signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated, the matters set forth in the charges and specifications; and
(2) the matters set forth in the charges and specifications are true, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the signer.
(c) DUTY OF PROPER AUTHORITY.— When charges and specifications are preferred under subsection (a), the proper authority shall, as soon as practicable—
(1) inform the person accused of the charges and specifications; and
(2) determine what disposition should be made of the charges and specifications in the interest of justice and discipline.
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Rules for Courts-Martial
…may be ordered to prefer charges to which that person is unable to make truthfully the required oath. See Article 30(a) and R.C.M. 307(b). A person who has been the accuser or nominal accuser ( see Article 1(9)) may not also…
Discussion under R.C.M. 401(b) — Forwarding and disposition of charges in general
…offenses, see R.C.M. 706, 909, and 916(k). As to the rules concerning speedy trial, see R.C.M. 707. See also Articles 10, 30, and 131f. Before determining an appropriate disposition, a commander who receives charges should ensure that: (1) a…
Uniform Code of Military Justice
Art. 2(d)(1) — Persons subject to this chapter
…not on active duty and who is made the subject of proceedings under section 815 (article 15) or section 830 (article 30) with respect to an offense against this chapter may be ordered to active duty involuntarily for the purpose…
Art. 6b(d)(3) — Rights of the victim of an offense under this chapter
to impair the exercise of discretion under sections 830 and 834 of this title (articles 30 and 34).
Art. 32(c)(3) — Preliminary hearing required before referral to general court-martial
…rules as the President may prescribe, is relevant to disposition under sections 830 and 834 of this title (articles 30 and 34).
Art. 33 — Disposition guidance
…and specifications in the interest of justice and discipline under sections 830 and 834 of this title (articles 30 and 34). Such guidance shall take into account, with appropriate consideration of military requirements, the…