preferring of charges

preferring of charges. Military law. The formal completion of a charge sheet, which includes signing and swearing to the charges and specifications. • Only a person subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice can prefer charges. Cf. INITIATION OF CHARGES. [Cases: Armed Services 47(2); Military Justice 951. C.J.S. Armed Services § 164; Military Justice § 180.]

---

词条贡献者

法律翻译Jessie，在一家亚洲一流律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译，擅长翻译有关港口、铁路、公路与海运的法律文件。