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Ask a Military Lawyer: What is a Special Court-Martial consisting of a Military Judge Alone?

Special Court-Martial consisting of a Military Judge Alone has limited punishment, but no right to a jury trial

As part of the Military Justice Act of 2016, for the first time ever, Congress created a Special Court-Martial consisting of a Military Judge Alone. Starting in 2019, military prosecutors and their convening authorities have the ability to refer court-martial charges to a Special Court-Martial consisting of a Military Judge Alone. This means the accused […]

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