DAFI51-207 — Victim And Witness Rights And Procedures

DAFI51-207 governs victim and witness rights and procedures, including assistance and counsel programs in Department of the Air Force proceedings.

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  • Publication number: DAFI51-207
  • Title: VICTIM AND WITNESS RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-04-17

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DAFI51-207 covers the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, the Victims’ Counsel Program, and treatment during criminal or administrative processes. It requires compliance with the publication and addresses notifications, waivers, records, and protected information.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force, the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard, except where otherwise noted.

Topics covered

  • Victim and Witness Assistance Program
  • Victims’ Counsel Program
  • Victim and witness notifications
  • UCMJ offenses
  • Waiver authority
  • Protected information

Questions and answers

What changed in the victim and witness notification requirements?

Victim and witness notifications have been divided into sections related to case progression.

Does mentioning a manufacturer or commercial product mean the Department of the Air Force endorses it?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the DAF.

Where should recommended changes and questions about DAFI51-207 be sent?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Product; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

What privacy information does DAFI51-207 require to be collected or maintained?

The applicable SORN DoD 0006, Military Justice and Civilian Criminal Case Records, is available at http://dpclo.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs.aspx.

What happened to duplicative or redundant portions of the publication?

Portions of this document which were duplicative of other instructions and/or were redundant have been deleted.

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