Military Court Martial

Military Court Martial Expert

In 1950, Congress enacted the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) allowing military personnel to undergo Article 32 investigation in place of the grand jury. Article 32 investigation is an open hearing designed to inquire into the facts of the case surrounding the charges. The defense may appoint an expert with specialized knowledge to assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue thereto to form an opinion.

Dr. Lockard serves as a consultant and expert witness for military court proceedings. She has consulted and in some cases testified regarding sexual assault, pornography possession cases, memory and substance abuse, physical abuse of a child, general assault, and competence to waive rights. She has served as a consultant for both government and defense trial counsel.