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Code · U.S. Code · Title 10 - ARMED FORCES · CHAPTER 47— UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE · SUBCHAPTER VII— TRIAL PROCEDURE · § 840

§ 840. Art. 40. Continuances

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The military judge or a summary court-martial may, for reasonable cause, grant a continuance to any party for such time, and as often, as may appear to be just.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 51; Pub. L. 90–632, § 2(16), Oct. 24, 1968, 82 Stat. 1339; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LVII, § 5223, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2909.)
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  • Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
  • 70A Stat. 51
  • Pub. L. 90–632, § 2(16)
  • 82 Stat. 1339
  • 130 Stat. 2909
  • Pub. L. 90–632
  • section 4 of Pub. L. 90–632
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§ 840
Art. 40. Continuances
ActAug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
Stat.70A Stat. 51
Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–632, § 2(16)
Stat.82 Stat. 1339
Stat.130 Stat. 2909
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