Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) — Manual for Courts-Martial

Subchapter I · General Provisions 8

Subchapter II · Apprehension and Restraint 8

Article 7. Apprehension

Article 8. Apprehension of deserters

Article 9. Imposition of restraint

Article 10. Restraint of persons charged

Article 11. Reports and receiving of prisoners

Article 12. Prohibition of confinement of members of the armed forces with enemy prisoners and certain others

Article 13. Punishment prohibited before trial

Article 14. Delivery of offenders to civil authorities

Subchapter III · Non-Judicial Punishment 1

Article 15. Commanding officer’s non-judicial punishment

Subchapter IV · Court-Martial Jurisdiction 6

Article 16. Courts-martial classified

Article 17. Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general

Article 18. Jurisdiction of general courts-martial

Article 19. Jurisdiction of special courts-martial

Article 20. Jurisdiction of summary courts-martial

Article 21. Jurisdiction of courts-martial not exclusive

Subchapter V · Composition of Courts-Martial 11

Article 22. Who may convene general courts-martial

Article 23. Who may convene special courts-martial

Article 24. Who may convene summary courts-martial

Article 24a. Special trial counsel

Article 25. Who may serve on courts-martial

Article 25a. Number of court-martial members in capital cases

Article 26. Military judge of a general or special court-martial

Article 26a. Military magistrates

Article 27. Detail of trial counsel and defense counsel

Article 28. Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters

Article 29. Assembly and impaneling of members; detail of new members and military judges

Subchapter VI · Pre-trial Procedure 7

Article 30. Charges and specifications

Article 30a. Proceedings conducted before referral

Article 31. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited

Article 32. Preliminary hearing required before referral to general court-martial

Article 33. Disposition guidance

Article 34. Advice to convening authority before referral for trial

Article 35. Service of charges; commencement of trial

Subchapter VII · Trial Procedure 21

Article 36. President may prescribe rules

Article 37. Command influence

Article 38. Duties of trial counsel and defense counsel

Article 39. Sessions

Article 40. Continuances

Article 41. Challenges

Article 42. Oaths

Article 43. Statute of limitations

Article 44. Former jeopardy

Article 45. Pleas of the accused

Article 46. Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence in trial by court-martial

Article 47. Refusal of person not subject to chapter to appear, testify, or produce evidence

Article 48. Contempt

Article 49. Depositions

Article 50. Admissibility of sworn testimony from records of courts of inquiry

Article 50a. Defense of lack of mental responsibility

Article 51. Voting and rulings

Article 52. Votes required for conviction, sentencing, and other matters

Article 53. Findings and sentencing

Article 53a. Plea agreements

Article 54. Record of trial

Subchapter VIII · Sentences 6

Article 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Article 56. Sentencing

Article 57. Effective date of sentences

Article 58. Execution of confinement

Article 58a. Sentences: reduction in enlisted grade

Article 58b. Sentences: forfeiture of pay and allowances during confinement

Subchapter IX · Post-Trial Procedure and Review of Courts-Martial 23

Article 59. Error of law; lesser included offense

Article 60. Post-trial processing in general and special courts-martial

Article 60a. Limited authority to act on sentence in specified post-trial circumstances

Article 60b. Post-trial actions in summary courts-martial and certain general and special courts-martial

Article 60c. Entry of judgment

Article 61. Waiver of right to appeal; withdrawal of appeal

Article 62. Appeal by the United States

Article 63. Rehearings

Article 64. Judge advocate review of finding of guilty in summary court-martial

Article 65. Transmittal and review of records

Article 66. Courts of Criminal Appeals

Article 67. Review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Article 67a. Review by the Supreme Court

Article 68. Branch offices

Article 69. Review by Judge Advocate General

Article 70. Appellate counsel

Article 72. Vacation of suspension

Article 73. Petition for a new trial

Article 74. Remission and suspension

Article 75. Restoration

Article 76. Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences

Article 76a. Leave required to be taken pending review of certain court-martial convictions

Article 76b. Lack of mental capacity or mental responsibility: commitment of accused for examination and treatment

Subchapter X · Punitive Articles 93

Article 77. Principals

Article 78. Accessory after the fact

Article 79. Conviction of offense charged, lesser

Article 80. Attempts

Article 81. Conspiracy

Article 82. Soliciting commission of offenses

Article 83. Malingering

Article 84. Breach of medical quarantine

Article 85. Desertion

Article 86. Absence without leave

Article 87. Missing movement; jumping from

Article 87a. Resistance, flight, breach of

Article 87b. Offenses against correctional

Article 88. Contempt toward officials

Article 89. Disrespect toward superior

Article 90. Willfully disobeying superior

Article 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer,

Article 92. Failure to obey order or regulation

Article 93. Cruelty and maltreatment

Article 93a. Prohibited activities with military

Article 94. Mutiny or sedition

Article 95. Offenses by sentinel or lookout

Article 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or

Article 96. Release of prisoner without

Article 97. Unlawful detention

Article 98. Misconduct as prisoner

Article 99. Misbehavior before the enemy

Article 100. Subordinate compelling surrender

Article 101. Improper use of countersign

Article 102. Forcing a safeguard

Article 103. Spies

Article 103a. Espionage

Article 103b. Aiding the enemy

Article 104. Public records offenses

Article 104a. Fraudulent enlistment,

Article 104b. Unlawful enlistment,

Article 105. Forgery

Article 105a. False or unauthorized pass

Article 106. Impersonation of officer,

Article 106a. Wearing unauthorized insignia,

Article 107. False official statements; false

Article 107a. Parole violation

Article 108. Military property of United

Article 108a. Captured or abandoned

Article 109. Property other than military

Article 109a. Mail matter: wrongful taking,

Article 110. Improper hazarding of vessel or

Article 111. Leaving scene of vehicle accident

Article 112. Drunkenness and other

Article 112a. Wrongful use, possession, etc., of

Article 113. Drunken or reckless operation of a

Article 114. Endangerment offenses

Article 115. Communicating threats

Article 116. Riot or breach of peace

Article 117. Provoking speeches or gestures

Article 117a. Wrongful broadcast or

Article 118. Murder

Article 119. Manslaughter

Article 119a. Death or injury of an unborn

Article 119b. Child endangerment

Article 120. Rape and sexual assault generally

Article 120a. Mails: deposit of obscene matter

Article 120b. Rape and sexual assault of a

Article 120c. Other sexual misconduct

Article 121. Larceny and wrongful

Article 121a. Fraudulent use of credit cards,

Article 121b. False pretenses to obtain services

Article 122. Robbery

Article 122a. Receiving stolen property

Article 123. Offenses concerning Government

Article 123a. Making, drawing, or uttering

Article 124. Frauds against the United States

Article 124a. Bribery

Article 124b. Graft

Article 125. Kidnapping

Article 126. Arson; burning property with

Article 127. Extortion

Article 128. Assault

Article 128a. Maiming

Article 128b. Domestic Violence

Article 129. Burglary; unlawful entry

Article 130. Stalking

Article 131. Perjury

Article 131a. Subornation of perjury

Article 131b. Obstructing justice

Article 131c. Misprision of serious offense

Article 131d. Wrongful refusal to testify

Article 131e. Prevention of authorized seizure

Article 131f. Noncompliance with procedural

Article 131g. Wrongful interference with

Article 132. Retaliation

Article 133. Conduct unbecoming an officer

Article 134. General article

Subchapter XI · Miscellaneous Provisions 7

Article 135. Courts of inquiry

Article 136. Authority to administer oaths

Article 137. Articles to be explained

Article 138. Complaints of wrongs

Article 139. Redress of injuries to property

Article 140. Delegation by the President

Article 140a. Case management; data collection and accessibility

Subchapter XII · United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 7

Article 141. Status

Article 142. Judges

Article 143. Organization and employees

Article 144. Procedure

Article 145. Annuities for judges and survivors

Article 146. Military Justice Review Panel

Article 146a. Annual reports