Article 32 Reform Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 12, 2013)
Article 32 Reform Act - Revises requirements relating to an Article 32 investigative hearing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to require a judge advocate to conduct a preliminary hearing prior to referring a charge or specification to a general court-martial for trial. Requires such judge advocate to have a grade equal to or higher than the grade of the trial counsel and any defense counsel who is representing the accused at the preliminary hearing. Limits the preliminary hearing to the purpose of determining whether there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed and whether the accused committed it.
Requires the judge advocate conducting the preliminary hearing to prepare a report which shall include: (1) determinations as to the court-martial jurisdiction over the offense and the accused and as to probable cause, (2) a consideration of the form of charges, and (3) a recommendation as to the disposition of the case.
Allows a victim of the alleged offense to decline to testify at the preliminary hearing. Requires the preliminary hearing to be recorded by a court reporter or by a suitable recording device.
What just happenedJan 24, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 12, 2013
- Jan 24, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Nov 14, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7059-7060)
- Nov 12, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Nov 12, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 12, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House