AR 27-10 — Military Justice

AR 27-10 governs the administration of military justice and implements the Manual for Courts-Martial and its rules for courts-martial.

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  • Publication number: AR 27-10
  • Title: MILITARY JUSTICE
  • Date: 01/08/2025
  • Proponent: TJAG
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 27-10 covers concurrent criminal jurisdiction, nonjudicial punishment, courts-martial procedures, Article 69 relief, reserve-component military justice, and court reporter programs. It sets requirements for consultation with Federal civilian authorities, immunity grants, court proceedings, applications for relief, and military justice data.

Topics covered

  • Concurrent criminal jurisdiction
  • Nonjudicial punishment
  • Courts-martial procedures
  • Article 69 relief applications
  • Reserve-component military justice
  • Court reporter certification
  • Military Justice Online

Questions and answers

When must Federal civilian authorities be consulted before court-martial action?

Before taking any action with a view toward court-martial, courts-martial convening authorities will ensure that Federal civilian authorities are consulted in accordance with the MOU in cases likely to be prosecuted in the U.S. district courts. (paragraph 2-3)

Who may issue grants of immunity under AR 27-10?

Only the LSTC or GCM convening authorities (GCMCAs), or their designees, may issue grants of immunity pursuant to the UCMJ, RCM 704, and directives issued by the Secretary of the Army, subject to the guidance set forth in this paragraph. (paragraph 2-4)

How may a subpoena be served in a court-martial?

A subpoena may be served informally by certified first-class mail, return receipt requested, or by email with a request for acknowledgment of receipt. (paragraph 5-33)

What must be used for formal service of subpoenas?

Personal delivery must be used for formal service of subpoenas (see RCM 703(g)(3)(G) and Discussion). (paragraph 5-33)

What must support each finding of a court of inquiry?

Each finding must be supported by evidence of record. (paragraph 9-9)

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