Formal charges against a member should be delivered to the member not less than how many days prior to the meeting?

• A. Two Days
• B. Three Days
• C. Four Days
• D. Five Days

Answer: (B)

Notice before a disciplinary meeting is about fairness and due process in church discipline. The formal charges must be delivered not less than three days before the meeting, so the member has time to read and understand the charges, gather any needed witnesses or documents, and prepare a response or defense. This window also helps the leadership run the meeting smoothly and ensures the process is orderly and respectful. Since the rule sets the minimum at three days, three days is the standard; longer notice would still satisfy the requirement, but the key point is that the member is guaranteed at least that amount of time. A shorter notice would compromise preparation and fairness, which is why the minimum is set at three days.