Executive Order 13140

1999 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

Ordered by William J. Clinton on October 6, 1999

Summary

Updates military court-martial rules, adding remote child testimony procedures, psychotherapist-patient privilege, and reckless endangerment offense. Amends sentencing guidelines to recognize hate crime motivation and removes obsolete punishments. Clarifies rules for military judges and psychotherapist communications.

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