Legal Services

This regulation implements DOD Directive 5100.64 (app A) which states in part:  It is the policy of the Department of Defense to secure, to the maximum extent practicable, effective relief from all foreign taxes wherever the ultimate economic burden of …Read More

This regulation prescribes policy and procedures with regard to the acquisition, protection, transfer and use of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property by the Department of the Army.

This regulation sets forth the authority of United States Army personnel to administer oaths, to take affidavits, sworn statements, depositions, acknowledgments, and provide other notarial services as part of their official duties.

This regulation— a. Implements DODI 5500.15 as it applies to the review of legality of weapons under international law. b. Prescribes procedures and assigns responsibilities for submission of weapons or weapon systems to The Judge Advocate General for legal review …Read More

This regulation prescribes the policy and procedures under which foreign consular offices are to be given notice of the apprehension, confinement, or trial by court–martial of their fellow nationals servicing the United States Armed Forces, and are to be provided …Read More

This joint regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the protection of U.S. personnel who may become subject to foreign jurisdiction, proceedings, or imprisonment. It also provides uniform reporting procedures on the exercise of foreign criminal jurisdiction.

a. This regulation prescribes policies and procedures for the following: Defensive and affirmative litigation in Federal and State civilian courts where the Army or Department of Defense has an interest in the matter. Proceedings before Federal or State administrative bodies, …Read More

This regulation prescribes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the Army Legal Assistance Program. It is designed to improve legal assistance procedures and services within the Department of the Army. It preempts all other regulations within DA on the delivery of …Read More

This regulation provides comprehensive rules governing the ethical conduct of Army lawyers, military and civilian, and of non–government lawyers appearing before Army tribunals in accordance with the Manual for Courts–Martial. It establishes the Department of the Army Professional Conduct Council …Read More

This regulation sets forth policies and procedures that govern the investigating, processing, and settling of claims against, and in favor of, the United States under the authority conferred by statutes, regulations, international and interagency agreements, and Department of Defense Directives. …Read More

This regulation prescribes the policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of military justice and implements the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), United States, 2008, and the Rules for Courts-Martial contained in the MCM.

This regulation provides general information about the Judge Advocate Legal Service and the Judge Advocate General’s Corps; prescribes the composition, mission, and functions of the JALS; details responsibilities and explains policies, objectives, and procedures for the development and maintenance of …Read More