SCOTTAFBI31-105 governs the Dependent Misconduct Review Board process and disciplinary actions for dependents who commit offenses on Scott Air Force Base.
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It covers DMRB scope, program management, responsibilities, process, appeals, and completion letters. It also requires records created under its processes to be maintained and disposed of according to cited records-management requirements.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all military personnel and family members, civilians, Department of Defense (DoD) employees and all visitors on Scott AFB.
The DMRB 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 375 MSG/CC. (paragraph 3)
Participation by the dependent in the DMRB program is voluntary; however, certain administrative sanctions may be taken immediately upon commission of an offense against a dependent, even if the dependent refuses to submit to the jurisdiction of the DMRB. (paragraph 3)
If a dependent refuses to submit to the jurisdiction of the DMRB, the dependent’s case will be referred to the Staff Judge Advocate (375 AMW/JA) to determine whether to forward the case through appropriate state or federal channels for disposition. (paragraph 3)
Attendance at the DMRB is mandatory for the military sponsor of offending dependents and the sponsor’s commander or first sergeant unless an exception is granted from the board chairperson via 375 AMW/JA. (paragraph 4)
In circumstances where the military member is unable to attend due to mission requirements (e.g., deployed or extended TDY) a non-military caregiver may attend on behalf of the member. (paragraph 4)