UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

# UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE **MEMORANDUM** > The Uniform Code of Military Justice is established to guarantee a fair and impartial application of military justice, in acknowledgment of the special tasks, obligations, and sacrifices carried out by fellow service members. It acts as the base for discipline, order, and protecting individual rights in the military system, supporting justice, integrity, and the rule of law. > > This Code represents the respect and integrity of military service, establishing a fair system for addressing misconduct without compromising the preparedness and effectiveness of the military. The armed forces maintain the highest standards of professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to country, mission, and military traditions by following these principles. > > By enacting this Code, we the members of the United States Military, declare a strong dedication to fairness and adherence to the law, ensuring that every service member, regardless of their rank or role, will be held to equal standards and principles. The Uniform Code of Military Justice serves as a foundation of fairness, respect, and discipline in upholding freedom. --- ## SECTION I: GENERAL PROVISIONS ### ARTICLE 1: Definitions &ensp;**(A)** This document shall be formalized as the "Uniform Code of Military Justice". &ensp;**(B)** "United States Military" refers to group registered under the identification number '3454445' on the online game platform roblox. &ensp;**(C)** "Service member" refers to any individual enlisted, commissioned, serving within the military structure, performing military duties, or otherwise voluntarily subjected to military authority. &ensp;**(D)** "Court-Martial" refers to the judicial process for adjudicating military offenses. &ensp;**(E)** "Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP)" refers to disciplinary actions taken without a formal court-martial. &ensp;**(F)** "Commissioned Officer" refers to an officer with lawful authority over subordinates. &ensp;**(G)** "Military Tribunal" refers to the adjudicative body assigned to hear cases concerning military offenses. &ensp;**(H)** "Punitive Articles" are specific offenses punishable under this Code &ensp;**(I)** "Military Law Enforcement Officer" refers to personnel authorized to enforce laws and regulations within the military. &emsp;&emsp; **(1)** "Pre-Trial Detention" refers to the confinement of a service member pending court-martial proceedings. &emsp;&emsp; **(2)** "Chain of Command" refers to the hierarchical structure of authority within the military. ### ARTICLE 2: Applicability of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice &ensp;**(A)** The following entities and locations are subject to this chapter: &emsp;&emsp;**(1)** All roblox groups affiliated through roblox platform functionality to the United States Military. &emsp;&emsp;**(2)** All roblox games affiliated and classified as 'experiences' through roblox platform functionality to the United States Military. &emsp;&emsp;**(3)** All forms of communication, whether electronic or physical, transmitted or recorded through any medium, whether tangible or digital, that are directly related to the reasonable and legitimate purposes of service with the United States Military. &emsp;&emsp;**(4)** All roblox groups not in direct affiliation through roblox platform functionality to the United States Military, in which a decision of use was issued by the Department of Defense. &emsp;&emsp;**(5)** All roblox games not in direct affiliation through roblox platform functionality to the United States Military, in which a decision of use was issued by the Department of Defense. &emsp;&emsp;**(6)** All forms of communication, whether electronic or physical, transmitted or recorded through any medium, whether tangible or digital, that are indirectly related to the reasonable and legitimate purposes of service with the United States Military, in which a decision of use was issued by the Department of Defense. &emsp;&emsp;**(7)** A person registered and affiliated through roblox membership functionality to the United States Military. &ensp;**(B)** The following entities and locations shall not be subject to this chapter: &emsp;&emsp;**(1)** Ownership of the United States Military. &emsp;&emsp;**(2)** President. &emsp;&emsp;**(3)** Secretary of Defense. &emsp;&emsp;**(4)** Deputy Secretary of Defense. ### ARTICLE 3: Jurisdiction to Try Certain Personnel &ensp;&ensp;**(A)** A person who is in a status in which the person is subject to this chapter, and commits an offense against this chapter while in this status, is not relieved from the jurisdiction of this chapter by reason of a termination of that person’s former status. &ensp;&ensp;**(B)** Each person discharged from the armed forces who is later charged with having fraudulently obtained their discharge is subject to trial by court-martial on that charge and is, should they be apprehended, subject to this chapter while in custody of the armed forces for that trial. ### ARTICLE 4: Investigation and Disposition of matters pertaining to the fitness of military judges &ensp;&ensp;**(A)** The Judge Advocate General shall prescribe procedures for the investigation and disposition of charges, allegations, or information pertaining to the fitness of a military judge to perform the duties of the position involved. ## SECTION II: APPREHENSION AND GENERAL RESTRAINT ### ARTICLE 2: Apprehension &ensp;&ensp;**(A)** Apprehension is the taking of a person into custody. &ensp;&ensp;**(B)** Any person authorized under regulations governing the armed forces to apprehend persons subject to this chapter may do so upon a reasonable belief that an offense has been committed and that the person apprehended committed it. &ensp;&ensp;**(C)** Enlisted personnel, warrant officers, and commissioned officers of the Military Police shall have authority to apprehend persons subject to this chapter in accordance with offenses they have made to this chapter. ### ARTICLE 3: Imposition of Restraint &ensp;&ensp;**(A)** Arrest is the restraint of a person subject to this chapter by a law enforcement officer. Confinement is the restraint of a person subject to this chapter following a conviction in a court-martial. &ensp;&ensp;**(B)** No person may be ordered into arrest except for probable cause of an offense against this chapter. &ensp;&ensp;**(C)** No person may be ordered into confinement except when convicted of an offense against this chapter. ### ARTICLE 4: Punishment Prohibited Before Trial No person, while being held for trial in accordance with the principles of this law, may be subjected to punishment or penalty other than arrest upon the charges pending against them, though they may be subjected to minor punishment during that period for infractions of discipline. ## SECTION III: NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT ### ARTICLE 5: General Provisions The commanding officers shall have discretionary authority to administer Non-Judicial Punishment upon their own subordinates, as necessary, to maintain discipline and order, provided such punishment is proportional to the offense. ### ARTICLE 5: Authorized Disciplinary Sanctions &ensp;**(A)** Any commanding officer may, in addition or lieu of admonition or reprimand,impose one or more of the following disciplinary punishments for minor offenses without the intervention of a court-martial. &ensp;&ensp;**(1)** Suspension of duty for a period of no more than seven days. &ensp;&ensp;**(2)** Demotion by one paygrade with the permission of the Commanding Officer, and in consultation with the Senior Enlisted Advisor, shall the person be enlisted. &ensp;&ensp;**(3)** Physical activity as a form of punishment shall not exceed two hours per day, with a maximum cumulative limit of four hours. &ensp;&ensp;**(4)** Relief from duties of the organizational structucture under the authority of the commanding officer. &ensp;&ensp;**(5)** Any other reasonable, uncruel disciplinary actions prescribed by a commanding officer that does not violate interests protected by this law. &ensp;**(B)** Military Judges may, in addition to or in lieu of admonition or reprimand, impose one or more of the disciplinary punishments outlined in (1) to service members of any organizational structure. ### ARTICLE 6: Procedural Rights The accused may appeal any Non-Judicial Punishment imposed upon them within seventy-two hours of its imposition through a court-martial. They shall enjoy the same legal rights as any other service member. ## SECTION V: COMPOSITION OF COURT MARTIAL ### ARTICLE ?: Statue of Limitations &ensp;**(A)** Criminal offenses shall be assessed under the provisions of the chapter in effect at the time the act was committed. &ensp;**(B)** If the chapter in force at the time of adjudication is more favorable to the offender, the punishment may be imposed in accordance with that chapter. &ensp;**(C)** Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, a protective measure shall be imposed in accordance with the chapter in force at the time of its adjudication. &ensp;**(D)** The statue of the limitations shall be tolled when: &ensp;&ensp;**(1)** The accused is absent or unlawfully evading military jurisdiction under this chapter. &ensp;&ensp;**(2)** Shall an extraordinary circumstance prevent timely prosecution. ### ARTICLE 9: Classifications of Court-Martials &ensp;**(A)** Three designed court-martials, shall be established: &ensp;&ensp;**(1)** Summary Court-martial. &ensp;&ensp;**(2)** Special Court-martial. &ensp;&ensp;**(3)** General Court-martial. &ensp;**(B)** Summary Court-Martial: &ensp;&ensp;**(1)** Shall be presided over by a single military judge. &ensp;**(C)** Special Court-Martial &ensp;&ensp;**(1)** Shall consist of a panel of &ensp;**(D)** General Court-Martial &ensp;&ensp;**(1)** Shall be presided over by a single military judge. - **Special Court-Martial**: Consists of a military judge and a panel of at least three officers. - **General Court-Martial**: The highest level, involving serious offenses, with a military judge and a panel of five or more members. ### ARTICLE 10: Right to Judicial and other legal protection &ensp;**(A)** Everyone shall have the right to an impartial and independent adjudication of their case or claim by the military judiciary or other competent authority. &ensp;**(B)** Everyone shall have the right to appeal the adjudication of their case by a competent authority before the military judiciary if they believe their rights have been infringed upon. &ensp;**(C)** Everyone shall have the right to compensation for damage caused by an unlawful or miscarried decision of the military judiciary or other competent authority. &ensp;**(?)** Everyone shall have the right to remain silent if their testimony may lead to self-incrimination. &ensp;**(?)** Everyone shall have the right to legal help in proceedings before a competent authority or the military judiciary, from the initiation of the proceedings, in a manner further specified by regulations. &ensp;**(?)** Everyone shall have the right to a proceeding without unnecessary delay and with the right to be present. &ensp;**(?)** Proceedings before the military judiciary shall be public, except in circumstances specified by regulation where confidentiality is necessary. &ensp;**(?)** Everyone shall have the right to adequate time and facilities to prepare their defense before adjudication, either through self-representation or legal counsel. &ensp;**(?)** Everyone shall have the right to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a military judiciary proceeding. &ensp;**(?)** No one shall be prosecuted for an act for which they have already been convicted or acquitted. This principle does not preclude the application of extraordinary remedies as provided by regulation. &ensp;**(?)** Additional details regarding judicial and other legal protections shall be specified by regulation. ## SECTION VI: PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE ### ARTCILE 11: Investigation Before charges are brought to court-martial, a formal investigation must be conducted. ### ARTICLE 12: Pre-Trial Hearing Service members have the right to a preliminary hearing before proceeding to a full trial. ### ARTICLE 13: Plea Bargaining The accused may negotiate plea deals under legal counsel's guidance. ## SECTION VII: TRIAL PROCEDURE ### ARTICLE 14: Presentation of Evidence The prosecution and defense must present all evidence in accordance with military law. ### ARTICLE 15: Delibiration and Verdict The panel will deliberate and reach a verdict based on the evidence. ### ARTICLE 16: Burden of Proof The burden of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all charges. ## SECTION VIII: SENTENCES ### ARTICLE 17: Types of Sentences - Blacklist (branch, division, department, or group-wide) - Demotion to a lower rank - Restriction from duties (for a set number of days) - Duty reassignment - Public reprimand and record annotation of misconduct - Dishonorable discharge from the service - Permanent restriction from all leadership positions - Mandatory remedial training or additional duty assignments ### ARTICLE 18: Sentencing Hearing After conviction, a sentencing hearing determines appropriate punishment. ## SECTION IX: POST TRIAL PROCEDURE AND REVIEW OF COURTS-MARTIAL ### ARTICLE 19: Automatic Review All general court-martial convictions are subject to automatic review. ### ARTICLE 20: Appeal Request Convicted service members may file an appeal for reconsideration if new evidence is presented. ### ARTICLE 21: Record Keeping All trial proceedings must be documented and maintained. ## SECTION X: PUNITIVE ARTICLES ### ARTICLE 22: Disrespect Toward Superior Commissioned Officer ### ARTICLE 23: Assault of Superior Commissioned Officer ### ARTICLE 24: Willfully Disobeying Superior Commissioned Officer ### ARTICLE 25: Insubordinate Conduct Toward Noncommissioned Officer or Petty Officer ### ARTICLE 26: Failure to Obey Order or Regulation ### ARTICLE 27: Cruelty or Maltreatment ### ARTICLE 28: Mutiny or Sedition ### ARTICLE 29: Offenses by Sentinel or Lookout ### ARTICLE 30: Release of Prisoner Without Authority ### ARTICLE 31: Unlawful Detention ### ARTICLE 32: Misconduct as Prisoner ### ARTICLE 33: Misbehavior Before the Enemy ### ARTICLE 34: Subordinate Compelling Surrender ### ARTICLE 35: Spies ### ARTICLE 36: Espionage ### ARTICLE 37: Aiding the Enemy ### ARTICLE 38: Public Records Offenses ### ARTICLE 39: Fraudulent Commission, Appointment, or Separation ### ARTICLE 40: Unlawful Commission, Appointment, or Separation ### ARTICLE 41: Forgery ### ARTICLE 42: False or Unauthorized Pass Offenses ### ARTICLE 43: Impersonation of Persons Other Than One’s Self ### ARTICLE 44: Stolen Valor ### ARTICLE 45: False Official Statements; False Swearing ### ARTICLE 46: Loss, Damage, Destruction, or Wrongful Use of U.S. Military Property ### ARTICLE 47: Hazardous Use of Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft ### ARTICLE 48: Endangerment Offenses ### ARTICLE 49: Communicating Threats ### ARTICLE 50: Riot or Breach of Peace ### ARTICLE 51: Provoking Speeches or Gestures ### ARTICLE 52: Murder ### ARTICLE 53: Manslaughter ### ARTICLE 54: Sexual Harassment ### ARTICLE 55: Sexual Misconduct ### ARTICLE 56: Bribery ### ARTICLE 57: Graft ### ARTICLE 58: Extortion ### ARTICLE 59: Assault ### ARTICLE 60: Unlawful Entry ### ARTICLE 61: Loitering ### ARTICLE 62: Stalking ### ARTICLE 63: Perjury ### ARTICLE 64: Subornation of Perjury ### ARTICLE 65: Misprision of Serious Offense ### ARTICLE 66: Wrongful Refusal to Testify ### ARTICLE 67: Noncompliance With Procedural Rules ### ARTICLE 68: Wrongful Interference With Adverse or Administrative Proceeding ### ARTICLE 69: Obstruction of Justice ### ARTICLE 70: Retaliation ### ARTICLE 71: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman ### ARTICLE 72: Misconduct of an Enlisted ### ARTICLE 73: Minor Abuse of Admin Privileges ### ARTICLE 74: Major Abuse of Admin Privileges ### ARTICLE 75: Group Abuse of Admin Privileges ### ARTICLE 76: Abuse of Privileges ### ARTICLE 77: Abuse of Privileges as an Officer ### ARTICLE 78: Abuse of Privileges as a Military Law Enforcement Officer ### ARTICLE 79: Treason ### ARTICLE 80: Violation of the Rules of Engagement ### ARTICLE 81: Prosecutorial Misconduct ### ARTICLE 82: General Article ## SECTION XI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ### ARTICLE 82: Ammendments Changes to this Code require approval by the appropriate judicial authority of the military. ### ARTICLE 83: Conflicts with Other Regulations In cases of conflict, the provisions of this Code shall take precedence over other military regulations unless otherwise specified. ### ARTICLE 84: Interpretation and Executive Discretion The final interpretation of this Code rests with the highest judicial body of the military. However, in matters concerning the execution of military justice, procedural enforcement, or administrative oversight, the Judge Advocate General (JAG), as the chief legal authority within the armed forces, may exercise discretionary authority to ensure compliance with this Code across all military branches, divisions, and departments. This discretionary authority extends to resolving jurisdictional disputes, interpreting the applicability of punitive articles, and implementing measures deemed necessary to uphold the integrity of military law. The final interpretation of this Code rests with the highest judicial body of the military. ## SECTION XII: UNITED STATES COURT OF MILITARY APPEALS ### ARTICLE 85: Introduction of Appellate Court The United States Court of Military Appeals is the superior court of the United States Military, responsible for assuring justice is being administered fairly and properly. Their duties include reviewing Court artial cases created by the Low Military Court. In addition to that, the court is also responsible for hearing appeals cases from service members of the Armed Forces who believe they have been prosecuted unfairly. **In order to apply for an appeal, you must meet the following requirements:** * Servicemember with relatively good standing. * Have been prosecuted by a Court Martial in the past week. * Have a reason to believe that the verdict given was unjust and unfair for your crime, or have evidence of innocence that was not able to be provided to the Court Martial. If you meet the requirements to apply for an appeal and are interested in it, you are asked to create a ticket in the High Military Court Discord. From there, you’ll be greeted by a Paralegal or the Clerk of the Court. The Court Clerk reserves the right to decline any application to appeal for any reason if they find it necessary. Those with questions regarding the appeal process should direct their inquiries to the Clerk of the Court.