N.Y. Military Law § 130.33: Forwarding of charges

§ 130.33. Forwarding of charges. 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 through channels the charges, together with the investigation

and allied papers, to the general court-martial convening authority. If

the same is not practicable, he shall report in writing to the general

court-martial convening authority the reasons for delay.