DAFI51-201 — Administration Of Military Justice

DAFI51-201 governs the administration of military justice, including court-martial records, trial results, and post-trial actions.

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  • Publication number: DAFI51-201
  • Title: ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY JUSTICE
  • Date: 2026-01-09

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The publication addresses Safe-to-Report policy tracking, charge and specification withdrawals, and court-martial documentation. It requires specific completion, correction, distribution, and record-of-trial procedures.

Topics covered

  • Safe-to-Report policy tracking
  • Court-martial charge withdrawals
  • Statement of Trial Results distribution
  • Entry of Judgment requirements
  • Record of Trial corrections
  • Court-martial document distribution

Questions and answers

Can the Safe-to-Report disposition form be completed electronically?

The form may be completed electronically or by hand.

How are remaining charges renumbered after dismissal before referral?

When charges or specifications are dismissed before referral, trial counsel ensures the remaining charges or specifications are renumbered and the new numbers reflected on the charge sheet and throughout the ROT.

When must an Entry of Judgment be completed?

The EoJ must be completed in all GCMs and SPCMs in which an accused was arraigned, regardless of the final outcome of the case.

How quickly must the Entry of Judgment be distributed?

The EoJ must be distributed in accordance with the STR/EoJ Distribution List on the VMJD and JAJM Teams page within five duty days of completion.

What happens to corrected copies of court-martial documents?

Corrected copies must be redistributed in accordance with the STR/EoJ Distribution list on the VMJD and JAJM Teams page.

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