Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 536.128 — Effect Of Disciplinary Action, Voluntary Restitution, Or Contributory Negligence For Claims Under The Ucmj
32 C.F.R. § 536.128
(a) Disciplinary action. Administrative action under Article 139, UCMJ, and this subpart is entirely separate and distinct from disciplinary action taken under other sections of the UCMJ or other administrative actions. Because action under both Article 139, UCMJ, and this subpart requires independent findings on issues other than guilt or innocence, a soldier's conviction or acquittal of claim-related charges is not dispositive of liability under Article 139, UCMJ.
(b) Voluntary restitution. The approval authority may terminate Article 139 proceedings without findings if the soldier voluntarily makes full restitution to the claimant.
(c) Contributory negligence. A claim otherwise cognizable and meritorious is payable whether or not the claimant was negligent.
Authorizing Statute
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Settlement: final and conclusive10 U.S.C. § 2735
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Cooperation with other Government agencies39 U.S.C. § 411
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Art. 139. Redress of injuries to property10 U.S.C. § 939
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Property loss; personal injury or death: advance payment10 U.S.C. § 2736
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Definition10 U.S.C. § 2731
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Definitions10 U.S.C. § 4801
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Defense of certain suits arising out of legal malpractice10 U.S.C. § 1054
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Defense of certain suits arising out of medical malpractice10 U.S.C. § 1089
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Final decisions of district courts28 U.S.C. § 1291