Appendix B to Part 150 - Format for Assignment of Errors and Brief on Behalf of Accused (§ 150.15)
32:1.1.1.5.44.0.44.29.34 : Appendix B
Appendix B to Part 150 - Format for Assignment of Errors and Brief
on Behalf of Accused (§ 150.15) In the United States ____________ 2
Court of Criminal Appeals United States v. (Full typed name, rank,
service, & service number of accused), Appellant
2 Use “Army,” “Navy-Marine Corps,” “Air Force,” or “Coast
Guard,” as applicable.
Assignment of Errors and Brief on Behalf of Accused Case No.
________ Tried at (location), on (date(s)) before a (type of
court-martial) appointed by (convening authority) To the Honorable,
the Judges of the United States ____________ Court of Criminal
Appeals Statement of the Case
[Set forth a concise summary of the chronology of the case,
including the general nature of the charges, the pleas of the
accused, the findings and sentence at trial, the action by the
convening authority, and any other pertinent information regarding
the proceedings.]
Statement of Facts
[Set forth those facts necessary to a disposition of the
assigned errors, including specific page references and exhibit
numbers. Answers may adopt appellant's or petitioner's statement of
facts if there is no dispute, may state additional facts, or, if
there is a dispute, may restate the facts as they appear from
appellee's or respondent's viewpoint. The repetition of
uncontroverted matters is not desired.]
Errors and Argument
[Set forth each error alleged in upper case letters, followed by
separate arguments for each error. Arguments shall discuss briefly
the question presented, citing and quoting such authorities as are
deemed pertinent. Each argument shall include a statement of the
applicable standard of review, and shall be followed by a specific
prayer for the relief requested.]
Appendix
[The brief of either party may include an appendix containing
copies of unpublished opinions cited in the brief, and extracts of
statutes, rules or regulations pertinent to the assigned
errors.]
(Signature of counsel) Name (and rank) of counsel, address and
telephone number Certificate of Filing and Service
I certify that a copy of the foregoing was mailed or delivered
to the Court and opposing counsel on (date).
Name (rank) (and signature) Address and telephone number
____________________ (Date)