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MILITARY JUSTICE NOTEBOOK – DATA ENTRY GUIDANCE When Required: Use of law manager is required for all Coast Guard courts-martial. A matter must be opened in the Military Justice Notebook upon the earlier of: (1) preferral of charges; or (2) imposition of restraint under RCM 304(a)(2)-(4). SJA’s have the option of opening matters in the Military Justice Notebook before either of these triggering events (e.g. receipt of CGIS investigation) or to track other military justice matters (e.g. NJP case, NJP appeals), based on local needs. By Whom: Data entry is the responsibility of the cognizant