DD Form 491. Summarized Record of Trial

DD Form 491 - Summarized Record of Trial is used to document a summarized record of the proceedings and outcomes of a court-martial trial within the Department of Defense.

The form consists of sections where the key details of the trial, including the charges, evidence presented, witnesses, findings, and sentences, are documented. It serves as an official record of the court-martial proceedings.

Important fields in this form include case details, charges, witnesses' information, evidence presented, and the court's findings and sentences. Accurate completion is crucial to ensure that the summary accurately reflects the trial's proceedings and outcomes.

Application Example: Following a court-martial trial, legal personnel complete DD Form 491, summarizing the trial's details, including charges, evidence, witnesses, and the court's findings and sentences. Proper completion provides an official record of the trial's proceedings.

There are no direct analogues to this form, as it addresses the specific need to create a summarized record of court-martial trials within the Department of Defense.