The Courts-Martial (Army) Rules 2007

Procedure after guilty plea

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

46.—(1) This rule applies where—

(a)the judge advocate has accepted a plea or pleas of guilty; or

(b)the judge advocate has accepted a plea or pleas of guilty and the prosecuting authority does not proceed to the trial of any charge to which an accused has pleaded not guilty.

(2) This rule applies whether the charge sheet is in respect of one or more than one accused.

(3) After the judge advocate records a plea of guilty, he shall direct the court administration officer to list the case for sentencing by the court-martial.