SJA
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Staff Judge Advocate |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
SJA stands for Staff Judge Advocate, a military term abbreviation.
Senior military lawyer on a commander's staff at brigade, division, installation or higher, advising on military justice, operational law, rules of engagement, ethics and administrative law.
Example: Before the court-martial referral, the commanding general received written advice from the SJA.
Usage notes
The SJA supervises other judge advocates and paralegals in the command's legal office. Commanders with court-martial convening authority must consult the SJA before referring serious charges to a general court-martial.
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