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'''Hearing rights:'''  
'''Hearing rights:'''  
If the accused does not demand trial by court-martial within a reasonable time after having been advised of their rights (usually 3 workdays unless the commander grants an extension), or if the right to demand court-martial is not applicable, the accused shall be entitled to appear personally before the commanding officer for the NJD hearing. At such hearing, the accused is entitled to:
If the accused does not demand trial by court-martial within a reasonable time after having been advised of their rights (usually 3 workdays unless the commander grants an extension), or if the right to demand court-martial is not applicable, the accused shall be entitled to appear personally before the commanding officer for the NJD hearing. At such hearing, the accused is entitled to:<br>
(1) be informed of their rights under Art. 31, SFUCMJ (self- incrimination);<br>
(1) be informed of their rights under Art. 31, SFUCMJ (self- incrimination);<br>
(2) be accompanied by a spokesperson provided by or arranged for by the member, and the proceedings need not be unduly delayed to permit the presence of the spokesperson<br>
(2) be accompanied by a spokesperson provided by or arranged for by the member, and the proceedings need not be unduly delayed to permit the presence of the spokesperson<br>
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