MI SB0690

Establishes comprehensive victim rights in military justice proceedings, including rights to protection, notice of proceedings, exclusion from hearings only upon clear and convincing evidence, and the right to be heard at confinement hearings, sentencing, and clemency proceedings.

Creates a military appeals tribunal with 5 members appointed by the governor to provide appellate review of court-martial decisions, with accused having 60 days to petition for review and ability to obtain stays pending tribunal decision.

Adds new offenses to the military code including sexual assault (section 120), prohibited sexual conduct by officers in training leadership positions (section 93a), larceny (section 121), fraud (sections 121a-121b), robbery (section 122), retaliation against those reporting crimes (section 132a), and sexual harassment (section 134d).

Modernizes court-martial procedures by requiring military judges be licensed Michigan attorneys certified by the state staff judge advocate, allowing accused to request defense counsel of choice, and establishing a pre-referral military judge to handle investigative subpoenas and warrants.

Eliminates section 21 of the original act and takes immediate effect upon enactment.