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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 10 U.S.C. § 830 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 10. Armed Forces § 830. Art. 30. Charges and specifications - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-10-armed-forces/10-usc-sect-830.html
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