Military Justice Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Justice Act - Vests in an independent Court-Martial Command the powers to convene courts-martial; to detail military judges and defense and prosecuting attorneys; and to choose the members of the court (the jury). Provides that this independent Courts-Martial Command would take over the functions now performed by the commander. Places the Courts-Martial Command under the administrative supervision of the Judge Advocate General and divides it into regional commands. Creates four divisions: Prosecution, Defense, Judicial, and Administration. Provides that the Prosecution Division would receive complaints from any interested person, investigate them, and prefer charges only if it is felt that there was sufficient evidence to convict the by;accused of the charges brought against him. Provides that the accused be brought before a military judge who would have to determine whether there was probable cause to hold the accused for trial. Provides that after the preliminary hearing and determination by the judge that the charges should not be dropped, the Prosecution Division would refer the case to a special or general court-martial, as appropriate. Gives the Prosecution Division …