Non-judicial Punishment
Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) describes forms of punishment used to maintain good order and discipline in the armed forces. Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) allows for NJP. NJP has varying names depending on the service branch.
Is a Guilt finding at NJP an actual conviction?
A guilty finding at a Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) is never a ‘conviction.’ Non-judicial punishment is not a criminal proceeding. The purpose of non-judicial punishment is to correct minor shortcomings among service members.
The Language of Command
Crisp Military Law recently represented a military member at their in-person appearance for Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. While not a complete victory, the outcome was highly favorable for the client and resulted in suspended punishment.
Is a “Guilty” finding at NJP an actual “Conviction?”
Not a Criminal Proceeding. A guilty finding at a non-judicial punishment should never be considered a ‘conviction’ because it was never meant to be a criminal proceeding. The purpose of non-judicial punishment is to correct minor deficiencies with service members in an expeditious manner and not to punish the military member in any lasting way. […]
The Language of Command
Crisp Military Law recently represented a military member at their in-person appearance for Non-Judicial Punishment pursuant to Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. While not a complete victory, the outcome was highly favorable for the client and resulted in suspended punishment.
Non-judicial Punishment
Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) describes forms of punishment used to maintain good order and discipline in the armed forces. NJP is allowed by Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Depending on which service you are a member of, NJP is referred to by varying names.
