Executive Order 13086

1998 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

Ordered by William J. Clinton on May 27, 1998

Summary

Amends military court-martial procedures to refine rules on pretrial confinement, mental competency, sexual offense evidence, and sentencing. Clarifies authority for confinement reviews, introduces rules for handling mentally incompetent accused, and expands admissibility of prior sexual offenses. Updates provisions on parole violations, forfeitures, and suspended sentences.

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