What is an adjudicative authority?

An adjudicative authority is a legal authority that is responsible for making decisions that determine the outcome of a case. In the context of military law, an adjudicative authority is a person or group of people who have the power to decide the outcome of a military trial or hearing. In New Hampshire, adjudicative authorities can include a Judge Advocate General (JAG) or other military judge appointed by the governor. These individuals are responsible for determining whether an individual has broken military laws and, when necessary, levying an appropriate sentence. The adjudicative authority often reviews a case’s evidence and hears testimony from witnesses before deciding on a ruling. The decision of the adjudicative authority is final and can only be overturned through a court-martial or other legal proceeding.

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