DD Form 2331. Waiver/Withdrawal of Appellate Rights in General Courts-Martial Subject to Examination in the Office of the Judge Advocate General

DD Form 2331 - Waiver/Withdrawal of Appellate Rights in General Courts-Martial Subject to Examination in the Office of the Judge Advocate General is used by military personnel to waive or withdraw their appellate rights following conviction by a general court-martial within the Department of Defense.

The form includes sections for the appellant's information, details of the conviction, acknowledgment of appellate rights, and a statement of waiver or withdrawal. It also includes spaces for signatures and a witness's information if applicable.

Instructions for filling out DD Form 2331 involve accurately entering the appellant's details, acknowledging the understanding of appellate rights, and providing a clear statement of waiver or withdrawal. Signatures are important for confirming the appellant's intention.

Application Example: A service member who has been convicted by a general court-martial decides to waive their right to appeal the conviction. DD Form 2331 is used to formally document this waiver.

No additional documents are typically required for completing DD Form 2331. An alternative form could be the appellate rights waiver within the specific court-martial decision.