Define: Judge Advocate

Judge Advocate
Judge Advocate
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A Judge Advocate is a legal officer, typically serving in the military, responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to commanders and military personnel. They handle a variety of legal matters within the military justice system, including advising on military law, investigating and prosecuting offences under military law, and ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations. Judge Advocates also play a role in advising on rules of engagement, providing legal assistance to service members and their families, and representing the military in legal proceedings. They are tasked with upholding the principles of justice and fairness while maintaining discipline and order within the military framework.

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Dictionary Definition of Judge Advocate
n. a military officer with legal training who has the mixed duties of giving advice on legal matters to the group of officers sitting as a court-martial (both judge and jury) and acting as the prosecutor of the accused serviceman or woman. A judge advocate holds responsibility to protect the accused from procedural improprieties such as questions from the members of the court which might incriminate the accused in violation of the Constitution. The accused person also has a military officer as counsel, who may not be an attorney.
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