scope:

This instruction applies to all persorutel involved in the preparation and certification of GCM and SPCM verbatim transcripts and summarized reports required to accompany the record of trial. The U.S. Marine Corps will implement transcript policies and procedures consistent with this instruction.

Purpose. To establish the standard format required for all General Courts-Martial (GCM), and Special Courts-Martial (SPCM), verbatim transcripts and summarized reports to accompany the record of trial under the rules and procedures established under the Military Justice Act 2016. This instruction directs the use of enclosures (1) through (3).

Applicability. This instruction supersedes JAGINST 5813.IB for all cases referred to a court-martial on or after 1 January 2019. For all cases referred to a court-martial on or prior to 31 December 2018, JAG INST 5813.1 B applies. This instruction supplements the requirements for preparation ofrecords of trial promulgated in references (a) through (c). This instruction is a major revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.