Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019



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2. Nonjudicial Punishment
Nonjudicial punishment procedures are relatively simple. Military Rules of Evidence do not apply. The burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt. USAR Soldiers must have committed the offense while in a UCMJ Article 2 status for commanders to impose nonjudicial punishment.
3. Administrative Separations
All Soldiers identified as drug abusers will be processed for administrative separation. AR
600-85, paras. 10-6 and a see also, AR 635-200, para. c) and AR 135-178, para. d. Processed for separation or discharge means that separation action will be initiated and processed through the chain of command to the separation authority for appropriate action. Commanders may recommend retention or suspension of discharge, if warranted.
C. Basis for Urinalysis Testing
1. Inspections
• Urinalysis conducted as a function of command, to ensure the security, military fitness, and good order and discipline, conducted pursuant to MRE 313. AR 600-85, para 3-5 and
4-5.
• If the primary purpose of the urinalysis is to obtain evidence for use in trial or other disciplinary proceedings, it is not an inspection. Mil. R. Evid. 313(b)(2).
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2. Probable Cause Urinalysis
• Evidence collected during urinalysis maybe admissible in court when there is probable cause to believe a Soldier possesses an illicit drug or alcohol within their body AR 600-
85, paras. 3-5 and 4-5; Mil. R. Evid. d) and 315.
• A warrant or search authorization maybe required.
3. Competence for Duty
• When a Soldier demonstrates uncharacteristic or aberrant behavior a urinalysis maybe used to determine competence for duty or need for counseling, rehabilitation or medical treatment. AR 600-85, paras. 3-5 and 4-5; Mil. R. Evid. d) and 315.
• Cannot be used for disciplinary proceedings, but can be used as a basis for separation with honorable characterization of service. AR 600-85, Table 10-1.

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