Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§950j Finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences
Title 10 › Subtitle Subtitle A— - General Military Law › Part PART II— - PERSONNEL › Chapter CHAPTER 47A— - MILITARY COMMISSIONS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VII— - POST-TRIAL PROCEDURE AND REVIEW OF MILITARY COMMISSIONS › § 950j
Summary
Appellate review and approved results of military commissions are final. Published orders bind all federal entities and officers unless changed by the Secretary, the convening authority under section 950i(c), or the President.
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Title 10, §950j
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The appellate review of records of trial provided by this chapter, and the proceedings, findings, and sentences of military commissions as approved, reviewed, or affirmed as required by this chapter, are final and conclusive. Orders publishing the proceedings of military commissions under this chapter are binding upon all departments, courts, agencies, and officers of the United States, subject only to action by the Secretary or the convening authority as provided in section 950i(c) of this title and the authority of the President.
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A prior section 950j, added Pub. L. 109–366, § 3(a)(1), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2623; amended Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, § 1063(a)(7), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 322, related to finality of proceedings, findings, and sentences, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 111–84.
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10 U.S.C. § 950j
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73