Continuances.
Article 20
ART. 20. Continuances.—A court-martial may, for reasonable cause, grant a continuance to either party for such time and as often as may appear to be just.
CA 408 Article 20
CA 408 Article 20
Other provisions in TITLE II.—Courts-Martial
- Article 15: Jurisdiction not exclusive.
- Article 16: Officers, how triable.
- Article 17: Trial judge advocate to prosecute; counsel to defend.
- Article 18: Challenges.
- Article 19: Oaths.
- Article 21: Refusal or failure to plead.
- Article 22: Process to obtain witnesses.
- Article 23: Refusal to appear or testify.
- Article 24: Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited.
- Article 25: Depositions—When admissible.
CitationCA 408 Article 20 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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