Pennsylvania HB491 allows state courts to have concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts over juvenile offenses on military installations.

Pennsylvania HB491 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish concurrent jurisdiction for state courts in juvenile matters involving violations of federal law on military installations. This means state courts can handle cases alongside federal courts when a child commits a federal crime on a U.S. Department of Defense military installation within Pennsylvania. The bill takes effect immediately.

Pennsylvania HB491 allows state courts to have concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts over juvenile offenses on military installations.

Pennsylvania HB491 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish concurrent jurisdiction for state courts in juvenile matters involving violations of federal law on military installations. This means state courts can handle cases alongside federal courts when a child commits a federal crime on a U.S. Department of Defense military installation within Pennsylvania. The bill takes effect immediately.