The bill establishes concurrent jurisdiction for the state of Alabama over criminal offenses committed by juveniles on military installations, allowing the state to prosecute these cases alongside federal authorities. Specifically, the bill states that the state will have concurrent jurisdiction if the United States Attorney or the United States District Court waives exclusive jurisdiction and if the federal violation is also a crime under state law. This provision is aimed at addressing legal gaps that may arise when juveniles commit offenses on military property.

Additionally, the bill grants exclusive original jurisdiction to the juvenile court for cases involving children alleged to be delinquent due to acts committed on military installations that are classified as crimes under state law. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text, but the new legal language includes the establishment of concurrent jurisdiction and the specification of the juvenile court's exclusive original jurisdiction in these cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-15-102
Enrolled: 12-15-102