Block VII - PreTrial - Second half Flashcards
Explain the contents required in preparing an AF IMT 1168, witness statement. (W)
Part I – Statement Information
Part II – Personal Information
Part III – Acknowledgement of Offenses
Part IV – Statement
Part V – Oath/Signature
Part VI - Instructions for Continuation Page(s)
What is/in the Statement Information on the AF IMT 1168?
Date, time, location, and unit regarding the statement
What is/in the Personal Identification on the AF IMT 1168?
All identifiable information of the person making the statement.
If a dependent, the sponsor’s information is included as well
What is/in the Acknowledgement of Offenses and 5th Amendment/Article 31 Rights Advisement on the AF IMT 1168?
This section only applies if statement being taken is from someone suspected of committing an offense.
The article they are suspected of violating goes in first section, then the person advising them of their rights and how they ID’d themselves to the suspect.
The remainder of the options outlines the 5th Amendment and Article 31 rights, along with the suspect’s options
What is/in the Statement section on the AF IMT 1168?
The witness, suspect, or complainant types or handwrites their statement or what they witnessed.
This is the core of the 1168
What is/in the Oath/Signature section on the AF IMT 1168?
Signatures of the person making the statement, a witness or the interviewer and the person administering the oath
What is/in the Instructions for Continuation Page(s) section on the AF IMT 1168?
If there are additional pages, this is where the total number of pages are annotated.
What is the purpose of an interview?
Questioning a person who has, or is believed to have, information of official interest to the interviewer
Gain information to establish facts
Develop background information
Identify key phases of a witness interview. (W)
Introduction, Rapport, Questioning, Summary, Conclusion.
Pg 84 in Study Guide
What are some considerations of interviewing witnesses or victim’s?
Members of opposite sex:
Make sure someone of the interviewee’s sex is in the room with you (especially if this is a SA case)
Juvenile (children):
Always contact the parents/legal guardians to schedule interview, and ensure there’s multiple legal office personnel present and take the members of opposite sex into consideration
Victims:
VIC can request TC, VIC’s SVC, or a Victim Advocate (VA) at interviews
If VIC req’s TC present w/ DC, TC explains there is no att-client relationship
At DC interviews of VIC that TC attends, there must be additional person present
State the purpose of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). (W)
Provides guidance for treatment of victims/witnesses of offenses under UCMJ and VICs and witnesses of offenses under the jurisdiction of local, state, and other federal, or foreign authorities during those stages of the criminal justice process conducted primarily by the AF
What is TJAG’s responsibility as far as VWAP? (W)
TJAG is Component Responsible Official (CRO)
coordinating, implementing, and managing the Air Force VWAP.
Who is the Local Responsible Official (LRO) at each installation, and who can this role be delegated to?
The installation CC is the LRO - can delegate to SJA in writing
The SJA can further delegate to VWAP coordinator:
Can the VWAP coordinator also serve as a victim liaison?
Yes!
Recognize the roles and responsibilities within the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). (W)
TJAG – Component Responsible Official (CRO):
Coordinates, implements, and manages AF VWAP
Installation Commander (Wing CC) - delegated to SJA - Local Responsible Official (LRO):
May delegate duties to VWAP Coordinator
Identify victims/witnesses
Appoint victim liaison
Inform victims where receive emergency medical & social services
Inform eligible victims of SVC
Inform victims of any restitution or relief
Inform victims of transitional compensation benefits
Inform victims of public/private counseling, treatment & support programs
Assist victim contacting agencies for service and relief
Inform victim concerning protection from accused
VWAP coordinator:
Delegated LRO responsibilities from SJA
Implements and manage the installation program
Including training program and local agency training accomplishment
Ensures the accomplishment of required training by all local agencies
May also be a victim liaison
Victim liaison – appointed by LRO:
Advises victim of rights under:
Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA)
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 1984
Keeps victim informed during military justice process stages
Notify & Consult w/victim prior to
State basic facts about assisting victims with expedited transfer request. (W)
Falls under purview of SAPR or Family Advocacy Program but if unavail
VWAP liaison responsible and authorized to assist victim with request
Service members are the victim of stalking, indecent view, visual recording or broadcastig, domestic violence or service member’s dependent is sexually assaulted by another service member they are not related to
Who advises victim of rights under the various acts and keeps them informed about MJ process stages?
Victim liaison – appointed by LRO:
Advises victim of rights under
Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act (VRRA)
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 1984
Keeps victim informed during military justice process stages
Notify & Consult w/victim prior to
Identify who provides required victim notifications within the Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). (W)
SF at certain points.
LRO, SJA, or victim liaison will notify & consult victim prior to:
Decisions not to prefer charges
Dismissal of charges
Pre-trial restraint or confinement
Entering a PTA (Pre-trial Agreement); to include PTA terms
VIC’s feelings are taken into account
What kind of services are available for victims and or witnesses.
Base - AFRC, Transition Assistance
State
Federal
Special Victims Counsel (SVC)
Who is a victim?
anyone who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary (money) harm as a result of a crime
Identify the different classification of victims and their rights under Article 6b. (W)
Victims of sex offenses - Article 120 (Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Contact, Abusive Sexual Contact), Article 125, and attempts under Article 80
Article 6b
Right to: protection from accused, reasonable, accurate, and timely notice, receive copy of the recording of Article 32, preliminary hearing, to be excluded from any public hearing or proceeding mentioned above, be heard at: 7-day review f/ PTC, sentencing hearing, vacation hearings, mil dept clemency, parole board.
Right to: confer w/counsel representing the government, receive restitution , proceedings free from unreasonable delay, be treated w/fairness, respect, dignity & privacy
Right to submit written statement to the convening authority if accused found guilty of offense tried by C-M petition for Article 30a, hearing before military judge – for Article 6b matters or relief on investigative subpoena
Right to be interviewed by DC in the presence of SVC, TC, or Victim Advocate (VA) submit supplemental materials for consideration by PHO & convening authority w/in 24 hrs after Article 32 hearing closed, receive copy of the recording of all open sessions of C-M, receive copy of ROT and EOJ, and any action taken by convening authority
Identify the appropriate forms to provide to Victims and Witnesses. (W)
DD Form 2701
DD Form 2702
DD Form 2703
DD Form 2704
DD Form 2705
What is the DD Form 2701?
Initial Information for Victims and Witnesses of a Crime
For when crime is first committed and they are ID’d as VIC/Witness.
Law enforcement or investigative personnel provide these
What is the DD Form 2702?
Court-Martial Information for Victim’s and Witnesses of a Crime
Provided to VIC/witness before trial (generally in anticipation of preferral of charges)
What is the DD Form 2703?
Post-trial Information for Victims and Witnesses of Crime
Provided to VIC/witnesses at conclusion of trial
What is the DD Form 2704?
Victim/Witness Certification and Election Concerning Prisoner Status
Normal as part of post-trial work.
Used for VIC or Witness to make elections to or not to be notified of any change in status of the ACC if the ACC receives confinement as part of their sentence
What is the DD Form 2705?
Victim/Witness Notification of Prisoner Status
Used for notification purposes if a VIC or Witnesses elected to be notified of the ACC’d confinement status on DD Form 2704
State basic facts about notifying eligible victims of Special Victim Capability services. (W)
Special Victims:
Arise from cases being charged w/Article 120, 120a, 120b, 120c, 125, or 80 (attempts)
Same offenses, but victims are minor children
Domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, any other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated, abusive or wrongful, and attempts.
Victims additional rights:
Eligible victims right to consult SVC per 10 U.S.C. § 1044e
Right to have victim’s counsel (including SVC) provided w/ reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of proceedings under Article 6b
Non-participating victims - CC and SJAs should refer to AFI 90-6001, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
Identify the authority that determines eligibility under an exception to policy request for Special Victims Services. (W)
The Chief, Victims’ Counsel Division, HQ/AF (CLSV) has final authority to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis consistent
What is the exception to policy memorandum for SVC eligibility called?
Extraordinary Circumstances Request (ECR)
Requested through HQ/AF (CLSV)
State basic facts about obtaining sex assault victim preference on jurisdiction. (W)
Victim can submit their inputs on the case being prosecuted by CM or in a civil court
SJA makes request in writing to VIC →
VIC may respond in writing, telephone, video teleconference, or in person →
SPCMCA considers the VICs views →
Cases under civ jurisdiction, the CA through the SJA ensures the civ auth is notified of VIC preference →
SJA ensures VIC is notified of the civ authorities decision (civ will or will not prosecute).
SJA ensures GCMCA receives any statements from VIC if case is forwarded to GCMCA for disposition.