# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 1997, Article 9: Appointment of judge advocate


(1) –On receipt of a copy of the prosecution papers, the Chief Naval Judge Advocate, or an officer on his behalf, shall appoint a judge advocate—
(a) to conduct any hearing for directions;
(b) to be a member of the court-martial.
(2) After the Chief Naval Judge Advocate has appointed a judge advocate in accordance with this rule, he shall notify the court administration officer, who shall serve notice in writing of the appointment on the accused and the prosecutor.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/170/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-1997/article-9
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