# 33 CFR § 52.23: Counsel

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.23

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 52.23
- **Heading:** Counsel
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL > PART 52—BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS OF THE COAST GUARD > Subpart C—General Provisions Regarding Applications

## Text

(a) Applicants may be represented by counsel at their own expense. Applicants whose cases are processed under the Whistleblower Protection Act and who are granted a hearing by the Board may be entitled to representation by a Coast Guard law specialist. 10 U.S.C. 1034(f)(3)(A).
(b) As used in this part, the term “counsel” includes attorneys who are members in good standing of any bar; accredited representatives of veterans' organizations recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5902; and other persons who, in the opinion of the Chair, are competent to represent the applicant for correction. Whenever the term “applicant” is used in these rules, except in § 52.21(c), the term shall mean an applicant or his or her counsel.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 52.1 § 52.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.2 § 52.2 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.2.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.11 § 52.11 Establishment and composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.12 § 52.12 Function.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.12.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.13 § 52.13 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.13.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.21 § 52.21 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.21.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.22 § 52.22 Time limit for filing application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.22.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.23 § 52.23 Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.23.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.24 § 52.24 Evidence and burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.24.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.25 § 52.25 Access to official records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.25.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.26 § 52.26 Right to timely decision; effect of requests for extensions, changes in requests for relief, and late submissions of evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.26.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.27 § 52.27 Withdrawal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.27.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.28 § 52.28 Stay of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.28.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.31 § 52.31 Consideration of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.31.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.23. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.