32 C.F.R. § 150 app B to Part 150

Current through October 31, 2024
Appendix B to Part 150 - Format for Assignment of Errors and Brief on Behalf of Accused ( Section 150.15)

In the United States ____________ Court of Criminal Appeals

Use "Army," "Navy-Marine Corps," "Air Force," or "Coast Guard," as applicable.

United States v. _______________________________

(Full typed name, rank, service, & service number of accused), Appellant

Assignment of Errors and Brief on Behalf of Accused Case No. ________

Tried at (location), on (date(s)) before a (type of court-martial) appointed by (convening authority)

To the Honorable, the Judges of the United States ____________ Court of Criminal Appeals

Statement of the Case

[Set forth a concise summary of the chronology of the case, including the general nature of the charges, the pleas of the accused, the findings and sentence at trial, the action by the convening authority, and any other pertinent information regarding the proceedings.]

Statement of Facts

[Set forth those facts necessary to a disposition of the assigned errors, including specific page references and exhibit numbers. Answers may adopt appellant's or petitioner's statement of facts if there is no dispute, may state additional facts, or, if there is a dispute, may restate the facts as they appear from appellee's or respondent's viewpoint. The repetition of uncontroverted matters is not desired.]

Errors and Argument

[Set forth each error alleged in upper case letters, followed by separate arguments for each error. Arguments shall discuss briefly the question presented, citing and quoting such authorities as are deemed pertinent. Each argument shall include a statement of the applicable standard of review, and shall be followed by a specific prayer for the relief requested.]

Appendix

[The brief of either party may include an appendix containing copies of unpublished opinions cited in the brief, and extracts of statutes, rules or regulations pertinent to the assigned errors.]

_______________________________

(Signature of counsel)

_______________________________

Name (and rank) of counsel, address and telephone number

Certificate of Filing and Service

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was mailed or delivered to the Court and opposing counsel on (date).

_______________________________

Name (rank) (and signature)

_______________________________

Address and telephone number

____________________ (Date)

32 C.F.R. 150 app B to Part 150