JTJ127
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| 06 Jan 2015 06:46 PM |
-OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER, NAVAL LEGAL SERVICES-
As request by many Naval attorneys and justices, we have decided to form this new policy about the cases and trials in the US Navy.
I. Cases Involving Only Witness Evidence -The Commander, Naval Legal Services and the Chief Naval Justice have decided in agreement with Naval Attorneys, have decided to drop cases with witness evidence only. - Through many trials, it has proven to be a waste of time and skill to pursue charges with only a witness statement. -However, in some cases, some cases will be brought with only a witness statement due to severity.
II. Process -The Commander, Naval Legal Services and the Chief Naval Justice have decided in agreement with Naval Attorneys, have decided to form and confirm a Naval Legal Services protocol. - All cases will follow the following protocol: 1. Crime will be reported to CNLS, CNJ, or a Military Law Enforcement Unit and passed to the CNLS. 2. *Office of the CNLS (OCNLS)will hold inquiry to find further evidence and witnesses*. 3. **OCNLS will contact Master at Arms or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service to investigate on the charges**. 4. After a full investigation has been launched, findings will be reported to OCNLS. 5. If investigation is successful, formal charges will be filed against the offending party. 6. The Offending party will be contacted and ordered to find a a legal council. 7. Trial will take place when case is approved and time is set.
* If evidence is not found, charges will be dropped. ** In some cases, an investigation will not be needed nor required to pursue charges. |
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