§ 630.23 - Military detainer.

(a) Military detainer (see sample detainer at Figure 630.1 of this part) must be placed when a soldier is being held by civilian authorities and release of the soldier is not imminent. The installation commander or provost marshal may initiate a detainer. The purposes for filing a detainer are to—

(1) Officially inform civilian authorities that any Army soldier is in their custody and military authorities want to assume custody at release.

(2) Request military authorities be kept advised on the status of actions taken by civilian authorities.

(3) Permit military authorities to monitor the person's military status while in civilian custody.

(b) A detainer is canceled when the person is released to military custody.

(c) If an AWOL or DFR individual is being detained by civilian authorities the military police

(1) Notify the proper installation commander or coordination authority at once that the individual—

(i) Is being detained by civilian authorities on civil or criminal charges.

(ii) Is committed to a civilian medical facility.

(2) Place a military detainer with the civilian law enforcement agency and inform the installation commander or coordinating authority of—

(i) Changes or medical problems concerning the absentee.

(ii) Probable length of detention by civilian authorities.