Article 32

What is an Article 32 hearing? An Article 32 hearing is part of an overall Article 32 investigation. The investigation begins with accusations of a serious military crime. A commissioned officer is assigned as the primary investigator. The purpose of the investigation and the hearing is to determine whether the case will proceed to a general court martial. This is…

The hearing before a general court-martial An Article 32 hearing takes place before a referral to a general court-martial. The purpose of this hearing is to decide: If the convening authority has jurisdiction over the individual and the crime If the allegations constitute an offense under the UCMJ If there is probable cause If the hearing finds that the answer…