Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA)

Overview of the military extraterritorial jurisdiction act (MEJA):

• Five Elements of Court-Martial Jurisdiction, R.C.M. 201(b)
• Sources of Jurisdiction
• Jurisdiction over Civilians
• Jurisdiction over the offense
  • Capital Cases
  • Historical Overview
  • Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over Reservists/National Guard
• Jurisdiction over the person
  • General Provisions
  • General Rule
  • Inception of Court-Martial Jurisdiction
  • Termination of Jurisdiction Over the Person
• Jurisdiction Over the Reserve Component
  • Court-martial Jurisdiction under Amended Article 2(a)(10), UCMJ
  • MEJA. Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000, 18 U.S.C. § 3261, Pub. L. No. 106-523
  • Patriot Act
• Procedural considerations