Office of the Chief Military Judge
As an independent judicial organization, the Office of the Chief Military Judge is a federal organization that conducts its activities at arm’s length from the Government of Canada, which includes the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. The military judges preside at courts martial and other judicial proceedings when required. The services provided by the personnel of the Office support the institutional independence of the court martial, and simultaneously the military judiciary, by delivering court administration and effective and efficient provision of administrative services.
Services and information
Upcoming court martial proceedings
Upcoming court martial proceedings by date or by province.
Search military judicial decisions
Look up military judicial decisions.
Consult legal resources
Laws, policies, directives and instructions (Office of the Chief Military Judge) related to courts martial and other judicial proceedings, including requests for an interpreter.
Request for a Document, Exhibit or Other Thing Connected With Any Proceeding.
Annex A - Request Access.
Court Martial Procedures Guide
A guide related to procedures for participants and members of the public.
Court Martial Rules of Practice
Rules that provide guidance and describe generally approved procedures.
Court Martial Rules of Practice Forms.
Download the court martial rules of practice forms.