The Navy Act, 1957 · Chapter X – Arrest

Section 86 – Investigation after arrest

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

86. Investigation after arrest

The charge made against any person subject to naval law taken into custody shall without any unnecessary delay be investigated by the proper authority and as soon as may be either proceedings shall be taken for the trial or such person shall be discharged from custody.

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