Ohio Code § 5924.34

Ohio Code § 5924.34. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5924.34.

(A) Before directing the trial of any charge by general court-martial, the convening

authority shall refer it to the convening authority's staff judge advocate or legal

officer for consideration and advice.  The convening authority may not refer a charge to a general court-martial for trial

unless the convening authority has found that the charge alleges an offense under

this code and is warranted by evidence indicated in the report of the investigation. (B) If the charges or specifications are not formally correct or do not conform to the

substance of the evidence contained in the report of the investigating officer, formal

corrections and such changes in the charges and specifications as are needed to make

them conform to the evidence may be made.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5924.34
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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