

Note: Please ensure that the victim is aware of his or her rights as soon as possible in the process. They may consider victim statements on the impact of crime when reviewing a case.įor further information on crime issues, see the DoD Victim and Witness Assistance Council web page. The right to be provided information, if applicable, about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, Convening Authority's action, appellate review, and release of the offender.Īdditionally, court-martial convening authorities, as well as clemency and parole boards, are directed to consider making restitution to the victim a condition of pretrial agreements, sentence reduction, clemency and parole.
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The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay.The right to submit a written statement for the consideration of the Convening Authority prior to taking action on findings and sentence.The right to be reasonably heard at: 1) a public hearing concerning the continuation of any pretrial confinement of the accused 2) a sentencing hearing related to the offense 3) a public Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing related to the offense.The right to receive available restitution.

