31. Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited (a) No person subject to this chapter may compel any person to incriminate himself or to answer any question the answer to which may tend to incriminate him.

Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited. No person subject to this chapter may compel any person to incriminate himself or to answer any question the answer to which may tend to incriminate him.

Apr 20, 2017 · Article 31(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) provides similar, but slightly different, protections to service members. It’s critical that service members under investigation or facing adverse action fully understand their rights.

Nov 30, 2022 · Compulsory Self Incrimination Prohibited. (a) No person subject to this chapter may compel any person to incriminate himself or to answer any questions the answer to which may tend to incriminate him.

Article 31(b) Rights. Article 31 of Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (10 U.S.C. § 831) protects service members against compulsory self-incrimination and requires that they be informed of the alleged offense before being questioned.

The following information is provided to our clients who have been read their legal rights under UCMJ Article 31. Read this information very carefully - it is intended to familiarize you with your specific rights and the protections they give you.

Article 31 of the UCMJ state that no one can be compelled to incriminate them. Essentially, it is the military’s right to remain silent statute.

Article 31 ensures that individuals are not compelled to provide self-incriminating information or statements during any military investigations or court-martial proceedings. This protection is vital to maintaining a fair and just system within the Armed Forces.

UCMJ Article 31 has significantly impacted military justice by providing critical protections for service members, reinforcing the legitimacy of military courts, and fostering a culture of respect for individual rights within the armed forces.

Article 31 of the UCMJ specifically provides your right to remain silent. Unlike its civilian counterpart, the Miranda Rights, Article 31 doesn’t require law enforcement to remind you of this right during an interrogation.