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US S1408

A bill to enhance effective prosecution and defense in courts-martial, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
06/22/2017
In Committee
06/22/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to enhance effective prosecution and defense in courts-martial, and for other purposes. This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to require of detailed trial and defense counsel in a court-martial that there be adequate supervision and oversight to ensure effective prosecution and defense in the court-martial. The military department concerned may assign the function of supervising and overseeing prosecution or defense in courts-martial by less experienced judge advocates to civilian employees of the department or the Department of Homeland Security, as applicable, who have extensive litigation experience. The bill revises requirements concerning pilot programs on the professional development process for judge advocates to direct the military department concerned to assess the feasibility and advisability of a military justice career track for judge advocates under the department's jurisdiction.

AI Summary

This bill enhances the effective prosecution and defense in courts-martial by requiring adequate supervision and oversight of trial and defense counsel. It allows the military department or the Department of Homeland Security to assign experienced civilian employees to supervise less experienced judge advocates in prosecution and defense. The bill also directs the military department to assess the feasibility of a military justice career track for judge advocates to develop expertise in prosecuting and defending complex cases in military courts-martial.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/22/2017)

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