HAR §7-4-10. Letter of transmittal

The letter of transmittal is the form used to forward the charge sheets and allied papers to the court-martial convening authority. This letter contains information about the accused and the commanding officer's specific recommendation for disposition of the charges. The commanding officer shall consider that charges against an accused shall be tried by the lowest court which has the power to adjudge an appropriate and adequate punishment. A sample letter of transmittal is contained in the exhibit entitled "Annex 13" dated 1 November 1984, located at the end of this subtitle. [Eff: FEB 11 1985] (Auth: HRS §§124A-61, 124A-171) (Imp: HRS §124A-51) BACK TO TOP