# Were draft dodgers tried by court-martial?

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**Created:** [May 15, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-draft-dodgers-tried-by-court-martial/1001605 "2024-05-15T22:10:16Z")\
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When the US had conscription were men accused dodging the draft tried by court-martial or in civilian federal courts by jury?

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Draft dodgers weren’t in the military, and so wouldn’t be covered under the UCMJ. During WWII they were tried in Federal courts.