M.R.S. v. State

On appeal, the juvenile argues that the Florida circuit court lacked jurisdiction in the instant case because his alleged delinquent acts occurred within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government. We affirm.

M.R.S. was investigated with regard to a series of reports of property stolen from vehicles that were within Eghn Air Force Base. After reviewing the case, the Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Base referred appellant’s case to the State of Florida. Subsequently, the State filed a delinquency petition against appellant in the circuit court for Okaloosa County,…