32 CFR § 776.44 - Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal.
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t32/s776.44
Currency
2026-04-05
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-04-05
Chapter
Department of the Navy
Authority
10 U.S.C. 806, 806a, 826, 827, 1044; Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, 2012; U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990; Department of Defense Instruction 1442.02 (series); Secretary of the Navy Instruction ... 10 U.S.C. 806, 806a, 826, 827, 1044; Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, 2012; U.S. Navy Regulations, 1990; Department of Defense Instruction 1442.02 (series); Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5430.27 (series), Responsibility of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy and the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps for Supervision and Provision of Certain Legal Services.
# 776.44 Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal.(a) A covered attorney shall not:(1) Seek to influence a judge, court member, member of a tribunal, prospective court member or member of a tribunal, or other official by means prohibited by law or regulation;(2) Communicate ex parte with such a person except as permitted by law or regulation; or(3) Engage in conduct intended to disrupt a tribunal.(b) [Reserved]