The bill H. 3910 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by modifying Sections 3-1-150 and 63-3-510 to establish concurrent jurisdiction between the state and the United States over certain matters involving juveniles on military installations. Specifically, it allows the state to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the United States Department of Defense regarding violations of federal law by juveniles, provided that the United States Attorney or the United States District Court waives exclusive jurisdiction and the violation is also a crime under state law. This amendment aims to clarify the jurisdictional authority in cases involving juveniles on military property.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision in Section 63-3-510 that grants the court exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving juveniles alleged to be delinquent due to acts committed within military installations, as long as these acts are classified as crimes or infractions under state law. This change is intended to streamline the legal process for handling juvenile offenses that occur on military property, ensuring that such cases are managed effectively within the state's judicial system. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/06/2025: 3-1-150
04/03/2025: 3-1-150
04/08/2025: 3-1-150
04/29/2025: 3-1-150
05/01/2025: 3-1-150
Latest Version: 3-1-150