Air Force Act, 1950 · Chapter VIII: Penal Deductions · Arrest and proceedings before trial
Section 104: Interval between committal and court-martial
In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 102 and as is not on active service remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days, without a court-martial for his trial being ordered to assemble, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commanding officer in the manner prescribed; and similar report shall be forwarded every eight days until a court-martial is assembled or such person is released from custody.
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