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10 U.S.C. § 1561

Complaints of sexual harassment: independent investigation

United States · Title 10 — ARMED FORCES · Status: effective

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10 U.S.C. § 1561, Complaints of sexual harassment: independent investigation, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/433479
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To the extent practicable, a commanding officer or officer in charge receiving such a formal complaint shall forward such complaint to an independent investigator within 72 hours after receipt of the complaint, and shall further— To the extent practicable, a commanding officer or officer in charge shall— In this section: The term “independent investigator” means a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force who— is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment, as determined by—

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