Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

The broader mission to support children, youth and families remains a high-priority item for the Defense Department. Clarifying that state and local authorities may assert jurisdiction over juveniles on military installations — in areas of exclusive federal legislative jurisdiction — enables state law authorities to enforce laws on base with respect to civilian family members.

Between one-half and three-fourths of active/reserve installations may require legislation to change statutory jurisdiction, retrocede exclusive jurisdiction or provide authority to support memorandums of understanding for concurrent oversight of juvenile offenses.