The bill amends Section 14-1-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 14-1, which pertains to "Proceedings in Family Court." It establishes that the Family Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings involving children who are alleged to be delinquent as a result of acts committed within the boundaries of a military installation that are classified as crimes or infractions under state law.

Additionally, the bill introduces concurrent jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and federal courts for cases involving minors who allegedly commit violations of federal law on military installations. This concurrent jurisdiction is contingent upon the waiver of exclusive jurisdiction by the United States Attorney or the federal court, and the violation must also be a crime under state law. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
1057: 14-1-5