# The Courts-Martial (Army) Rules 1997, Article 11: Notification of trial


(1) This rule applies where the commanding officer has been notified in respect of an accused under his command that the prosecutor has preferred a charge.
(2) As soon as is practicable after receipt of the prosecution papers, the commanding officer shall notify the accused that he is to be tried by court-martial.
(3) On notifying the accused in accordance with paragraph (2) above, the commanding officer shall serve the accused with—
(a) the prosecution papers;
(b) where so required by the prosecutor, a statement explaining the effect of section 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (notice of alibi) and a form for the accused’s notice of alibi;
(c) a form for notifying the court administration officer of the accused’s legal adviser; and
(d) a form for acknowledgement of receipt.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/169/article/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-army-rules-1997/article-11
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