MJRP Meeting: January 17, 2023

The Military Justice Review Panel held an open meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.

Arlington, VA - The Military Justice Review Panel ("MJRP" or "the Panel"), held an open meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Secretary of Defense, pursuant to § 5521 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, as amended by § 531(k) of the FY 2018 NDAA, established this panel to conduct independent periodic reviews and assessments of the operation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). 10 U.S.C. § 946. Art. 146 (effective Jan 1, 2019). Pursuant to Article 146, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the Panel shall conduct independent periodic reviews and assessments of the operation of the UCMJ, including the review and assessment of the implementation of amendments made to the UCMJ and sentencing data.

On Tuesday, January 17th, the Panel heard from representatives from the Military Services’ Criminal Law Departments (Trial Counsel) on Article 32, UCMJ; Military Services’ Trial Defense Service on Article 32, UCMJ; representatives from the Offices of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) to provide an update on their new programs and policies; and, the Military Services’ Special Victims’ Counsel/Victims’ Legal Counsel on Article 32, UCMJ.   

The MJRP welcomes written input from the public on these topics or other issues under its consideration. Written comments must be received by the MJRP at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date so that they may be made available to the Committee members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via e-mail to the MJRP at whs.pentagon.em.mbx.mjrp@mail.mil.  Please note that all written comments will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection.

More information about the Panel, including the meeting agenda and materials, is available on its website at http://mjrp.osd.mil. In the event the Office of Personnel Management closes the government due to inclement weather or for any other reason, please consult the website for any changes to public meeting dates or time.