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Committee reviews bill to allow Family Court jurisdiction over juvenile offenses on military installations
Summary
House Bill 5222 would establish concurrent jurisdiction between Rhode Island Family Court and federal authorities to adjudicate minors alleged to have committed offenses while residing on military installations in the state. Sponsor said the change responds to the lack of juvenile adjudication mechanisms on federal installations.
Representative Craven introduced House Bill 5222, which would permit Rhode Island Family Court to adjudicate delinquency and dependency proceedings for minors alleged to have committed offenses while residing on military installations located in Rhode Island.
Sponsor remarks said the change stems from a gap in juvenile adjudicatory mechanisms on certain federal properties; the bill would allow federal authorities to cede jurisdiction to the state family court for appropriate cases. Committee discussion in the transcript centered on jurisdictional mechanics and the narrow scope of the proposal. The hearing excerpt did not include opposition testimony or a roll-call vote.
