R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-37: 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 may, against his or her objection, be brought to trial before a general court-martial within a period of five (5) days after the service of the charges upon the person, or before a special court-martial within a period of three (3) days after the service of the charges upon the person.