Certification of Non-Military Service

A Certification of Non-Military Service is a legal document that certifies that the defendant in a custody case is not currently serving in the military. This certification is required under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which provides certain protections for military personnel who are facing legal proceedings. The certification helps ensure that military personnel are not defaulted in court proceedings without their knowledge, and that they have the opportunity to participate in the case if they choose to do so.