... terms are limited to victims and witnesses who are military members (and their families), Department of Defense civilian employees, and contractors (and their families). Within the DON, victims have the right to address the court at sentencing. A government trial counsel must provide notification to victims of the opportunity to present to the court at sentencing, in compliance with applicable law and regulations, a statement of the impact of the crime on the victim including financial, social, psychological, and physical harm suffered by the victim. Victims have the right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at the trial. The victim's perspective may be considered before early release is granted to a person convicted of a courts-martial. Courts-martial convening authorities and clemency and parole boards shall consider ...

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