30SWI51-901 — Disposition Of Juvenile Misconduct Cases

30SWI51-901 governs the administrative disposition of juvenile misconduct cases and the treatment of juveniles on Vandenberg AFB.

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  • Publication number: 30SWI51-901
  • Title: DISPOSITION OF JUVENILE MISCONDUCT CASES
  • Date: 2020-11-03

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It establishes the Vandenberg AFB Juvenile Assistance Council and covers its authority, membership, meetings, and records. It requires confidentiality and records management under applicable Air Force privacy and records systems.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all juveniles who have engaged in misconduct on Vandenberg AFB, including:

Topics covered

  • Juvenile misconduct cases
  • Juvenile Assistance Council
  • Non-traffic offenses
  • JAC jurisdiction
  • JAC meetings
  • Administrative sanctions
  • Privacy Act records

Questions and answers

What types of cases does the JAC adjudicate?

The JAC will adjudicate cases involving non-traffic offenses such as simple/nonaggravated assault, battery, shoplifting, trespassing, or other types of cases at the discretion of the 30 MSG/CC. (paragraph 4)

Does the JAC adjudicate traffic offenses?

The JAC will not adjudicate traffic offenses. (paragraph 4)

Is participation in the JAC program voluntary?

Participation by the juvenile in the JAC program is voluntary. (paragraph 4)

What happens if a juvenile refuses JAC jurisdiction?

If a juvenile refuses to submit to the jurisdiction of the JAC, the juvenile’s case will be referred to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (30 SW/JA) to determine whether to forward the case through appropriate state or federal channels for disposition. (paragraph 4)

Who serves as the JAC Chairman?

The Deputy Commander, 30th Mission Support Group (30 MSG/CD), shall serve as the JAC Chairman. (paragraph 5)

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