Voluntary absence definition
Voluntary absence means voluntary absence from trial. For an absence from commission proceedings to be voluntary, the accused must have known of the scheduled proceedings and intentionally missed them.
Voluntary absence means voluntary absence from trial. For an absence from court-martial proceedings to be voluntary, the accused must have known of the scheduled proceedings and intentionally missed them. For example, although an accused Servicemember might voluntarily be absent without authority, this would not justify proceeding with a court-martial in the accused’s absence unless the accused was aware that the court-martial would be held during the period of the absence.
Examples of Voluntary absence in a sentence
Voluntary absence without leave for a period of two (2) work days or work shifts shall be considered proper cause for automatic termination of employment.
Voluntary absence days shall not count toward the maximum number of involuntary absent days.