Mr. William Yables Jr.
Installation Victim Witness Liaison Officer, MCAS New River
(910) 449-7159
Mr. William Yables Jr. is the Installation Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (IVWLO) for Marine Corps Air Station New River and acts as the Installation Commanding Officer’s subject matter expert and manager for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) aboard the installation. In that capacity, the IVWLO chairs the VWAP Council, manages and maintains a list of all unit Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators (VWAC) and other base Victim Witness Representatives, provides liaison with local civilian services for victims of crime, tracks all services provided and is the central point of contact for the base program.
Pursuant to Marine Corps Directives, each office or agency which provides services to victims and witnesses appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Representative/coordinator and each unit (battalion and squadron level and above) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator (VWAC). The VWAC and other representatives are responsible for that unit or office’s part of the station VWAP.
Victim’s Rights
Personnel directly engaged in the prevention, detection, investigation, and disposition of offenses, including law enforcement, legal personnel, commanders, trial counsel, and staff judge advocates, will ensure victims are accorded their enumerated rights as set forth in Article 6b of the UCMJ and related policies. A victim has the right to:
(1) Be reasonably protected from the accused.
(2) Be provided with reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of:
(a) A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the trial of the accused.
(b) A preliminary hearing pursuant to Article 32 of the UCMJ relating to the offense.
(c) A court-martial relating to the offense.
(d) A post-trial motion, filing, or hearing that may address the finding or sentence of a
court-martial with respect to the accused, may unseal privileged or private information of the
victim, or may result in the accused’s release.
(e) A public proceeding of the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board relating to the
offense.
(f) The release or escape of the accused, unless such notice may endanger any person’s safety.
(3) Be present at, and not be excluded from, any public hearing or proceeding described in
Paragraph 3.2.a.(2), unless the military judge or preliminary hearing officer determines, after
receiving clear and convincing evidence, that testimony by the victim would be materially altered
if the victim observed that hearing or proceeding.
(4) Be reasonably heard, personally or through counsel, at:
(a) A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the court- martial of the
accused.
(b) Preliminary hearings conducted pursuant to Article 32 of the UCMJ and court- martial
proceedings relating to Rules 412, 513, and 514 of the Military Rules of Evidence or regarding
other rights provided by statute, regulation, or case law.
(c) A sentencing hearing relating to the offense.
(d) A public Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing relating to the offense. A
victim may make a personal appearance before the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board or
submit an audio, video, or written statement.
(5) Confer with the attorney for the U.S. Government in the case. This will include the reasonable
right to confer with the attorney for the U.S. Government at any proceeding described in Paragraph
3.2.a.(2).
(a) Victims who are eligible for legal assistance may consult with a military legal assistance
attorney in accordance with Paragraph 3.4.
(b) Victims of an alleged sex-related offense, who are eligible for legal assistance pursuant to
Military Department or National Guard Bureau policies or Sections 1044 or 1044e of Title 10,
U.S.C., may consult with an SVC/VLC/VC in accordance with Paragraph 3.5.
(c) All victims may seek the advice of a private attorney at their own expense.
(6) Receive restitution as provided in accordance with State and Federal law.
(7) Proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
(8) Be informed in a timely manner of any plea agreement, separation-in-lieu-of-trial agreement, or
non-prosecution agreement relating to the offense, unless providing such information would
jeopardize a law enforcement proceeding or violate the privacy concerns of an individual other than
the accused.
(9) Be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy.
(10) Express their views about disposition of the case to the commander or convening authority.
(11) Decline to testify at a preliminary hearing conducted pursuant to Article 32 of the UCMJ.