Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 13A-606
Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 13A-606
- Day: means :
(1) calendar day and is not synonymous with the term "unit training assembly. See - including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
- Military judge: means an official of a general or special court-martial detailed in accordance with § 13A-505 of this title. See
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a trial or other proceeding of a general court-martial or a special court-martial, including a session under § 13A-704 of this title may not be held over the objection of the accused:
(i) with respect to a general court-martial, from the time of service through the fifth day after the date of service; or
(ii) with respect to a special court-martial, from the time of service through the third day after the date of service.
(2) (i) An objection under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be raised only at the first session of the trial or other proceeding and only if the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period under paragraph (1)(i) or (ii) of this subsection.
(ii) If the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period, the military judge shall, at that session, inquire as to whether the defense objects under this subsection.