This action is part of a process that enables centers to update and register essential information, such as data from military medical commissions and other relevant details.
The situation came to light when a citizen of Ukraine reached out to lawyer Yuriy Aivazyan through the "Lawyers.UA" portal for clarification regarding the legality of such actions by the conscription center.
The citizen explained that after undergoing a military medical commission, he submitted the results to the local Territorial Center for Recruitment (TCR), but his military registration document was confiscated, with a promise to return it within 10 days.
In response, Aivazyan confirmed that the territorial TCRs operate within the law, referencing the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 559 dated May 16, 2024, which outlines the "Procedure for the registration (creation) and issuance of military registration documents for conscripts, military personnel, and reservists."
According to Aivazyan, citizens are allowed to submit military registration documents to the TCR for necessary amendments, such as changes resulting from medical examinations or other official procedures.
Although this process is a standard procedure designed to ensure accurate records and effective communication between citizens and military authorities, Aivazyan emphasized that a receipt should be issued upon the temporary confiscation of the document. However, he noted that this practice has not yet become widespread in Ukraine.
Furthermore, the lawyer clarified that after the receipt is issued, the military registration document should be returned to the individual within seven working days from the date of receipt issuance.
Aivazyan further explained the reason for the TCR's request for the document, stating that the TCR typically needs to make entries in the registration document based on the results of the military medical commission and other related updates. This ensures that military records remain current and accurate for the individual concerned.
This clarification provides important insight into the current management of military records in Ukraine, helping individuals understand their rights and responsibilities when interacting with territorial recruitment centers.