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R.C.M. 402 — Action by commander not authorized to convene courts-martial
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402
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Original text
Except for covered offenses and other charges over which a special trial counsel has exercised authority and has not deferred, when in receipt of charges, a commander authorized to administer nonjudicial punishment but not authorized to convene courts-martial may:
Current text
Except for covered offenses and other charges over which a special trial counsel has exercised authority and has not deferred, when in receipt of charges, a commander authorized to administer nonjudicial punishment but not authorized to convene courts-martial may:
402(1)
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Dismiss any charge; or
Current text
Dismiss any charge; or
402(1)|D
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See R.C.M. 401(c)(1) concerning dismissal of charges, the effect of dismissal, and options for further action.
Current text
See R.C.M. 401(c)(1) concerning dismissal of charges, the effect of dismissal, and options for further action.
402(2)
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Forward any charge to a superior commander for disposition.
Current text
Forward any charge to a superior commander for disposition.
402(2)|D
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Original text
See R.C.M. 401(c)(2) for additional guidance concerning forwarding charges. See generally R.C.M. 303 (preliminary inquiry); 308 (notification to accused of charges) concerning other duties of the immediate commander when in receipt of charges. When the immediate commander is authorized to convene courts-martial, see R.C.M. 403, 404, or 407, as appropriate.
Current text
See R.C.M. 401(c)(2) for additional guidance concerning forwarding charges. See generally R.C.M. 303 (preliminary inquiry); 308 (notification to accused of charges) concerning other duties of the immediate commander when in receipt of charges. When the immediate commander is authorized to convene courts-martial, see R.C.M. 403, 404, or 407, as appropriate.
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