P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 2554
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When a person is held for trial by general court-martial the commanding officer shall, within eight (8) days after the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable, forward the charges through proper channels, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the Governor. If that is not practicable, he shall report in writing to the Governor the reasons for delay.
History —June 23, 1969, No. 62, p. 117, § 903, eff. 90 days after June 23, 1969.