Singapore legislation
Clause 61
Clause 61
Charges and jurisdiction
(1)
Before an allegation against any person subject to military law (hereinafter referred to as the “accused”) that he has committed an offence against this Act is further proceeded with, the allegation shall be reported in the form of a charge to a disciplinary officer and dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
(2)
If the accused is an officer below the rank of lieutenant-colonel, the charge shall, within such time as may be specified in regulations, be brought before a superior commander at least two ranks above him.
(3)
If the accused is a warrant officer the charge shall within such time as may be specified in regulations be brought before a superior commander.
(4)
If the accused is a soldier below the rank of warrant officer the charge shall within such time as may be specified in regulations be brought before a junior disciplinary officer.
(5)
A disciplinary officer may try an accused only when —
the accused and the disciplinary officer belong to the same detachment, unit, formation or command; or
the Armed Forces Council has vested him with the powers of a senior disciplinary officer or a superior commander or a senior disciplinary officer has vested him with the powers of a junior disciplinary officer in respect of the accused.