Article 32 Hearings

Article 32 hearings are legal proceedings in the military justice system, similar to a pre-trial hearing. They determine if there is enough evidence for a service member to face a court-martial. During the hearing, an impartial officer reviews the evidence, hears from witnesses, and assesses the charges. The officer then makes a recommendation on whether the case should proceed to trial. This process ensures that only cases with sufficient evidence move forward, protecting service members from unwarranted prosecution and maintaining the integrity of the military justice system.