UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 141512Z DEC 20 MID600050082821U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 321/20 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/DEC// SUBJ/NAVY LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS// REF/A/DOC/FY2020 NDAA SECTION 548/20DEC19// REF/B/DOC/OJAG/2JUL20// REF/C/DOC/OSD/7APR20// REF/D/10 U.S.C. Section 1044// REF/E/10 U.S.C. Section 1044e// AMPN/REF A IS SECTION 548 OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020. REF B IS INFO MEMO FROM JAG TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL COUNSEL. REF C IS ACTION MEMO FROM UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE// REF D IS 10 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1044// REF E IS 10 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1044E// POCS/SOMERVILLE/KATHLENE/OJAG 16 LEGAL ASSISTANCE/OJAG/TEL: (202) 685- 4639/DSN: 325/KATHLENE.SOMERVILLE(AT)NAVY.MIL//CLUVERIUS/CHARLOTTE/VICTIMS? LEGAL COUNSEL PROGRAM/NLSC/TEL: (202)868-0587/CHARLOTTE.CLUVERIUS(AT)NAVY.MIL RMKS/1. Reference (a) directed the Secretary of Defense, no later than 1 December 2020, to provide legal counsel to victims of alleged domestic violence offenses. Per references (b) and (c), the Navy is enhancing its legal services accordingly. 2. The Navy is committed to delivering comprehensive legal support to spouses, intimate partners, and immediate family members who experience domestic violence committed by or against a member of the Armed Forces. These victims may greatly benefit from legal expertise, in addition to other family support programs. Two types of Judge Advocate General's Corps attorneys are available to help victims: Legal Assistance Attorneys and Victims? Legal Counsel. 3. Legal Assistance (LA): Victims of domestic violence may need advice on personal safety and family law issues. LA Attorneys can support in the following ways: a. Assistance with getting Military Protective Orders or civilian protective orders; b. Assistance with lease terminations; c. Assistance with seeking interim financial support; and d. Assistance with divorce and custody issues, including identification of local legal resources, as needed. 4. Victims? Legal Counsel (VLC): In addition to LA services, the Navy will provide VLC services to victims of domestic violence. Effective 1 December 2020, victims of domestic violence may consult a legal expert for information about the military criminal justice process and their rights within that system. VLC can represent victims of domestic violence in the following situations: a. Throughout NCIS investigations, including attending interviews; b. Throughout courts-martial; and c. During any resulting or other related administrative processes. 5. Eligibility for LA services is based upon reference (d) and includes but is not limited to active-duty service members and their dependents; retirees and their dependents; Reservists on active-duty orders; and certain Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees. Eligibility for VLC services is based on references (d) and (e) and includes but is not limited to active- duty service members and their dependents; retirees; Reservists; and DoD civilian employees. 6. To find contact information and schedule a consultation with the nearest office, visit https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services.htm. 7. Released by Mr. Andrew Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//