Sex assault victims are entitled to express preferences for which aspect of prosecution?

• A. Who will prosecute their case (civilian or military)
• B. Which judge will preside
• C. Where the trial will be held
• D. Whether to have a jury

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that victims have a say in who handles prosecution. In the military justice system, sex assault victims are entitled to express a preference about the prosecuting authority—whether the case is prosecuted by a military prosecutor or, where applicable, by a civilian authority. This gives the victim a meaningful voice in a key decision about how the case is pursued.

Why this is the best fit: choosing who prosecutes the case directly affects how the case will be handled, including prosecutorial resources, experience with sex assault cases, and perceptions of fairness. The other factors—who will preside as judge, where the trial is held, or whether a jury is used—are typically governed by the type of court-martial and statutory rules, and the victim generally does not have a formal right to choose those aspects.