§949p–1 Protection of classified information: applicability of subchapter

Summary

Classified information must be kept secret and cannot be shown to anyone not allowed if showing it would hurt national security. A military judge cannot order release of classified material to unauthorized people. Any evidence the judge admits at trial must be given to the accused. Trial lawyers must work with the original classification authorities to declassify trial evidence as much as possible without risking national security. A decision not to declassify cannot be reviewed by the military commission or on appeal. Court interpretations of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.) guide how this chapter is read, unless they conflict with this chapter’s specific rules.