Mo. Rev. Stat. § 40.117
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
When a person is held for trial by general court-martial the commanding officer shall, within eight days after the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable, forward the charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. If that is not practicable, the commanding officer shall report in writing to such officer the reasons for delay.
§ 40.117, RSMo