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R.C.M. 1304 — Trial procedure
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RCM 1304(b)(2)(B)
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Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows:
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(kk) R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(M) is amended to read as follows:
"(M) The maximum sentence that the summary court-martial may adjudge if the accused is found guilty of the offense or offenses alleged;"
(ll) R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(N) is amended to read as follows:
"(N) The accused's right to object to trial by summary court-martial; and".
(mm) A new R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(O) is inserted immediately after R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(N) to read as follows:
"(O) Unless waived by the accused, the accused's right to have detailed defense counsel present during the summary court-martial proceeding."
(nn) R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(B) through (F) are redesignated as R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(C) through (G).
(oo) A new R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(B) is inserted immediately after R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(A) to read as follows:
"(B) Presence of defense counsel.
(i) If the accused waives the right to have defense counsel present during the summary court-martial proceeding, the summary court-martial shall inquire into whether the waiver is knowing and voluntary.
(ii) Presence of defense counsel may be accomplished via remote means through the use of audiovisual technology only if the accused consents to the presence of counsel by remote means and there is the opportunity for confidential consultation with defense counsel during the summary court-martial proceeding."
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RCM 1304(b)(2)(B)
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RCM 1304(b)(2)(B)(i)
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Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows:
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(kk) R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(M) is amended to read as follows:
"(M) The maximum sentence that the summary court-martial may adjudge if the accused is found guilty of the offense or offenses alleged;"
(ll) R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(N) is amended to read as follows:
"(N) The accused's right to object to trial by summary court-martial; and".
(mm) A new R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(O) is inserted immediately after R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(N) to read as follows:
"(O) Unless waived by the accused, the accused's right to have detailed defense counsel present during the summary court-martial proceeding."
(nn) R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(B) through (F) are redesignated as R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(C) through (G).
(oo) A new R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(B) is inserted immediately after R.C.M. 1304(b)(2)(A) to read as follows:
"(B) Presence of defense counsel.
(i) If the accused waives the right to have defense counsel present during the summary court-martial proceeding, the summary court-martial shall inquire into whether the waiver is knowing and voluntary.
(ii) Presence of defense counsel may be accomplished via remote means through the use of audiovisual technology only if the accused consents to the presence of counsel by remote means and there is the opportunity for confidential consultation with defense counsel during the summary court-martial proceeding."
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RCM 1304(b)(2)(B)(i)
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RCM 1304(b)(2)(B)(ii)
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RCM 1304(b)(1)(O)
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Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows:
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(mm) A new R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(O) is inserted immediately after R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(N) to read as follows:
"(O) Unless waived by the accused, the accused's right to have detailed defense counsel present during the summary court-martial proceeding."
2026-07-14 19:24
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RCM 1304(b)(1)(N)
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Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows:
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(ll) R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(N) is amended to read as follows:
"(N) The accused's right to object to trial by summary court-martial; and".
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RCM 1304(b)(1)(N)
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RCM 1304(b)(1)(M)
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Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows:
. . .
(kk) R.C.M. 1304(b)(1)(M) is amended to read as follows:
"(M) The maximum sentence that the summary court-martial may adjudge if the accused is found guilty of the offense or offenses alleged;"
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RCM 1304(b)(1)(M)
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