Sec. 549. NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF ALLEGED SEX-RELATED AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED OFFENSES OF PENDENCY OF FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION FOLLOWING A DETERMINATION NOT TO REFER TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL
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## SEC. 549 NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF ALLEGED SEX-RELATED AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED OFFENSES OF PENDENCY OF FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION FOLLOWING A DETERMINATION NOT TO REFER TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL **[**[10 U.S.C. 806b note](/us/usc/t10/s806b)**]** Notwithstanding section 552a of title 5, United States Code, and under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, upon a determination not to refer a case of an alleged sex-related offense (as defined in section 1044e(h) of title 10, United States Code), or a case of an alleged domestic violence-related offense (as defined by the Secretary), for trial by court-martial under chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), the commander making such determination shall ensure that the victim (or the victim’s legal counsel if so requested by the victim) is periodically notified of the status of a final determination on further action on such case, whether non-judicial punishment under section 815 of such title (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), other administrative action, or no further action.
Such notifications shall continue not less frequently than monthly until such final determination. Upon such final determination, the commander shall ensure that the victim (or the victim’s legal counsel if so requested by the victim) is notified of the type of action taken on such case, the outcome of the action (including any punishments assigned or characterization of service, as applicable), and such other information as the commander determines to be relevant.
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Sec. 549
NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF ALLEGED SEX-RELATED AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED OFFENSES OF PENDENCY OF FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION FOLLOWING A DETERMINATION NOT TO REFER TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL
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