Section 400.535  Service of Charges

The trial counsel shall serve or caused to be served upon the accused a copy of the charges referred to trial.  No person may, against the person's objection, be brought to trial before a general court-martial within a period of 60 days after the service of charges upon the accused, or in a special court-martial, within a period of 45 days after the service of charges upon the accused. (Code Section 35) In computing periods, the date of service of charges and the date of trial are excluded; holidays and Sundays are included.