N.Y. Military Law § 130.35: Service of charges

§ 130.35. Service of charges. The trial counsel to whom court-martial

charges are referred for trial shall cause to be served upon the accused

a copy of the charges upon which trial is to be had. In time of peace

no person shall, against his objection, be brought to trial, or be

required to participate by himself or counsel in a session called by the

military judge under subdivision (a) of section 130.39 of this chapter,

in a general court-martial case within a period of five days after the

service of charges upon him or in a special court-martial within a

period of three days subsequent to the service of the charges upon him.