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This bill, concerning concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over military lands in Arizona, establishes that the United States will have shared authority, or "concurrent jurisdiction," over juvenile delinquency matters on specific military bases within the state. This means that both the state of Arizona and the federal government can exercise jurisdiction over offenses committed by juveniles on these lands. This shared jurisdiction becomes effective when the United States formally requests it from the Arizona governor, providing a legal description and map of the land, and the governor approves and files these documents. The state's jurisdiction will continue, but the federal government's concurrent jurisdiction will only last as long as the United States owns or controls these lands. The bill specifically identifies Fort Huachuca Army Base, Yuma Proving Ground, Camp Navajo Army Base, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Luke Air Force Base, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Barry M. Goldwater Range as the lands subject to this provision. Arizona retains the right to withdraw its jurisdiction over these lands three years after notifying the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84702