Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
The Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals (AFCCA) is an independent appellate judicial body authorized by Congress and established by the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force pursuant to the exclusive authority under 10 U.S.C. ยง 866(a). The Court hears and decides appeals of United States Air Force court-martial convictions and appeals pendente lite. Its appellate judges are assigned to the Court by The Judge Advocate General. The Judge Advocate General instructs court-martial convening authorities to take action in accordance with the Court's decisions.
| United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals | |
|---|---|
| (A.F.C.C.A.) | |
| Location | Joint Base Andrews (Prince George's County, Maryland) |
| Appeals to | Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces |
| Established | 1968 |
| Authority | Article I tribunal |
| Created by | Uniform Code of Military Justice |
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The Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals is located at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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