EDWARDSAFBI51-301 governs the administrative disposition of juvenile misconduct cases and the Juvenile Intervention Council on Edwards AFB.
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The publication establishes the JIC’s jurisdiction, composition, meeting procedures, and treatment of juvenile misconduct cases. It requires case findings to use a preponderance of the evidence standard and permits specified corrective responses.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all juveniles who are suspected to have engaged in misconduct on Edwards AFB, including:
The JIC will adjudicate cases involving non-traffic offenses, including, but not limited to, simple/non-aggravated assault, battery, vandalism, trespassing, or other types of cases at the discretion of the 412 TW/CC. (paragraph 5)
Participation by the juvenile in the JIC program is voluntary; however, certain administrative sanctions may be taken immediately upon commission of an offense against a juvenile, even if the juvenile refuses to submit to the jurisdiction of the JIC. (paragraph 5)
JIC meetings shall be closed to the public, as the information discussed is protected from public disclosure by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. (paragraph 7)
The meeting date shall be as soon as possible, but no later than 90 days after discovery of a juvenile’s alleged involvement in a particular incident or 90 days after the completion of an investigation into an incident of juvenile misconduct, whichever is later. (paragraph 7)