Article 18 Steps to be taken where accused elects

Where an election is made under article 16(1)(a) above, the court administration officer shall notify the magistrate and the prosecutor.

Where an election is made under article 16(1)(a) above, and is an election to which article 17 above applies, the court administration officer shall give notice in writing to any accused who as a result of the election is to be treated as if he had elected court-martial trial.

Where an accused elects court-martial trial and his election is not subsequently withdrawn, the prosecutor shall proceed in accordance with courts-martial rules.