US SB1644 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 5 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 5 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Article 32 Reform Act - Revises requirements relating to an Article 32 investigative hearing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to require a judge advocate to conduct a preliminary hearing prior to referring a charge or specification to a general court-martial for trial. Requires such judge advocate to have a grade equal to or higher than the grade of the trial counsel and any defense counsel who is representing the accused at the preliminary hearing. Limits the preliminary hearing to the purpose of determining whether there is probable cause to believe an offense has been committed and whether the accused committed it. Requires the judge advocate conducting the preliminary hearing to prepare a report that includes: (1) a determination as to the court-martial jurisdiction over the offense and the accused, (2) a determination as to probable cause, (3) a consideration of the form of charges, and (4) a recommendation as to the disposition of the case. Allows a victim of the alleged offense to decline to testify at the preliminary hearing. Requires the preliminary hearing to be recorded by a court reporter or by a suitable recording device.
Title
Article 32 Reform Act
Sponsors
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. Max Baucus [D-MT] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R-GA] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] |
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] | Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] | Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] |
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] | Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] |
Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] | Sen. John Thune [R-SD] |
Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-11-05 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3459 (Same As) 2014-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
HB3360 (Related) 2014-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
HB3360 (Related) 2014-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Evidence and witnesses
Military law
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Evidence and witnesses
Military law
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1644/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1644/BILLS-113s1644is.pdf |