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ft. Compulsory Process
While the accused may request the court to call witnesses,
order searches and inspections, etess ” there is no guarantee of compulsory
process to obtain witnesses in his behalf. An,-accused must therefore depend a
upon the indulgence of the court in this regard. This is repugnant to American
concepts of justice. Members of the U. S. armed forces and the civilian con-
ponent should be guaranteed compulsory process for obtaining witnesses, in

the event of a Status of Forces Agreement.

Recommendation: That a Status of Forces Agreement guarantee to members

 

of the U. S. Armed Forces and the civilian component compulsory process for

obtaining witnesses.

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lbcode Crim Proc, Arts 165, 273, 294-295.