KRS 35.165: Forwarding of charges.

When a person is held for trial by general court -martial, the commanding officer shall,

within eight (8) days after the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable,

forward the charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, t o the person

exercising general court -martial jurisdiction. If that is not practicable, the commanding

officer shall report in writing to that person the reasons for delay.