What legal representation and/or assistance does a Soldier have when he or she is sexually assaulted?
A Soldier victim will be assigned a Victim Witness Liaison (VWL) who will explain the rights of victims and will keep the Soldier informed of all of the steps in the legal proceedings involving his/her case. However, victims of sexual assault are not represented by a criminal, military attorney. A military attorney can answer questions about the legal process and related proceedings but will not represent the victim. See AR 27-10, Military Justice, chapter 18 for more details on victim’s rights and the role of the VWL. A victim may also seek legal advice from a military or civilian attorney at their installation legal assistance office. What happens when a Soldier is sexually assaulted by someone outside the military (civilians) or by someone from another country (military or civilian)? CID will be involved in sexual assault cases that involve an Army victim or that affect the Army. Typically, CID conducts joint investigations with civilian police authorities (US or foreign) or with fo
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