Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73not60
§931b Art. 131b. Obstructing Justice
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Summary
Someone under this law who, in a matter involving a person they reasonably thought had or would have criminal charges or disciplinary action, acts to influence, block, or interfere with the proper handling of those proceedings can face punishment. The punishment is whatever a court-martial decides.
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Title 10, §931b
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Any person subject to this chapter who engages in conduct in the case of a certain person against whom the accused had reason to believe there were or would be criminal or disciplinary proceedings pending, with intent to influence, impede, or otherwise obstruct the due administration of justice shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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Effective Date
Section effective on Jan. 1, 2019, as designated by the President, with implementing
Regulations
and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328 and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under section 801 of this title.
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10 U.S.C. § 931b
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60