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Family Advocacy Program

We regularly receive phone calls from concerned service members with questions about the Family Advocacy Program and Central Registry Board.  Here are some of the more frequently asked questions:

​1. I received notification of a Central Registry Board Incident Determination, what is that?

​Generally speaking, the Central Registry Board is a method that the Department of Defense uses to collect data about domestic abuse (including sexual assault).  Here is a link to the Department of Defense Instruction.

The boards are implemented through each base Family Advocacy Program. The members usually consist of senior uniformed leaders on the installation, legal advisors, law enforcement representation, and family advocacy representatives.  There job is to review cases of alleged maltreatment. They determine whether the allegation is "met" or "did not meet" the criteria for maltreatment.  They also recommended a treatment plan for the accused member.

2. Should I cooperate or provide information?

​That really depends.  It's a serious question that requires a consult. Most of the time, service members facing a CRB determination are also facing potential criminal / UCMJ action.  In that regard, you may not want to provide information to the board.  There usually is not much incentive to cooperate, but most law firms would need more information before making a recommendation.

​3.  Will the determination affect my career?

​A CRB determination will probably not have any damaging affect on your career.  If it's clearly unfounded, you may want to appeal.  For the most part, by the time the CRB meets the command has already made decisions about whether to dispose of the case under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

​4. How long will the process take?

​Your guess is as good as ours.  The process can drag on depending on when the board members meet, the flow of information from law enforcement and social services, and the willingness of family members to cooperate. 





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  • Court-Martial Lawyers
    • Military Sexual Assault Lawyer - Article 120, UCMJ
    • Military Failed Drug Test
    • Article 80 Attempts
    • Article 81 Conspiracy
    • Article 118 Murder
    • Article 128 Assault - Military Assault Charges >
      • Maltreatment
      • Theft and Larceny Cases >
        • Article 132 Frauds Against the United States
      • Parental Discipline Cases
    • AWOL and Desertion >
      • Article 85 Desertion
    • Article 133 Conduct Unbecoming
    • Disrespect Offenses >
      • Article 92, UCMJ Failure to Obey an Order
    • Article 107 False Official Statements >
      • Obstruction of Justice
    • Pornography Cases
  • Court-Martial Appeals
    • Petitions for a New Trial
    • Legal and Factual Insufficiency of the Evidence
    • Summary Court-Martial
    • Multiplicity in the Military
    • Sentencing Severity
  • Discharge Review Board Lawyer
  • Administrative Separation Board Lawyer
  • Records Corrections
    • Reprimand Appeals
    • Evaluation Report Appeals
    • Qualitative Management Program Cases
    • Titling Actions
    • Cadet and Midshipmen Misconduct
  • Notable Cases
    • My Lai
    • Abu Ghraib
    • Haditha
    • Maywand District Murders
    • US v Scott
    • MARSOC
  • Our Team
    • Gary Myers
    • Daniel Conway
    • Brian Pristera
    • Lauren Johnson-Naumann
    • Joseph Galli
    • Matthew Flynn
  • Videos