Singapore Armed Forces (Volunteer Corps — Ranks, Disciplinary Proceedings and Miscellaneous Powers) Regulations 2015 · As enacted · Part 3 · Disciplinary Proceedings
21. Right of accused to elect for trial by subordinate military court
Feedback & supportAn SAFVC disciplinary officer who has proceeded to deal with a case summarily and is satisfied on the evidence as to the guilt of the accused must, before proceeding to conviction and punishment, other than a reprimand or minor punishment, afford the accused an opportunity of electing to be tried by a subordinate military court.
If the accused so elects, the SAFVC disciplinary officer must forward the documents specified in regulation 40(1) to the Director, Legal Services of the Singapore Armed Forces who may —
direct that a charge be submitted to the convening authority; or
with the approval of the Armed Forces Council, direct that no action be taken against the accused either by way of disciplinary proceedings or by a subordinate military court.
Subregulation 1
An SAFVC disciplinary officer who has proceeded to deal with a case summarily and is satisfied on the evidence as to the guilt of the accused must, before proceeding to conviction and punishment, other than a reprimand or minor punishment, afford the accused an opportunity of electing to be tried by a subordinate military court.
Subregulation 2
If the accused so elects, the SAFVC disciplinary officer must forward the documents specified in regulation 40(1) to the Director, Legal Services of the Singapore Armed Forces who may —
direct that a charge be submitted to the convening authority; or
with the approval of the Armed Forces Council, direct that no action be taken against the accused either by way of disciplinary proceedings or by a subordinate military court.