# 32 C.F.R. § 1290.3 (2026): Policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 1290.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter XII: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / Part 1290: PREPARING AND PROCESSING MINOR OFFENSES AND VIOLATION NOTICES REFERRED TO U.S. DISTRICT COURTS / § 1290.3: § 1290.3   Policy.

## Text

(a) It is the policy of HQ DLA that the Heads of DLA PLFAs will take such steps as are necessary to prevent offenses. Emphasis will be placed on prevention rather than apprehension and prosecution of offenders.
(b) The procedures outlined in this part 1290 may, at the discretion of the Head of the activity concerned, be invoked in lieu of the provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to deal with minor offenses of a civil nature, other than violations of state traffic laws, committed by military personnel. These procedures may also be invoked to deal with nontraffic minor offenses committed by civilian personnel.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.1 (2026) § 1290.1   References.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_1.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.2 (2026) § 1290.2   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_2.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.3 (2026) § 1290.3   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_3.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.4 (2026) § 1290.4   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_4.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.5 (2026) § 1290.5   Background.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_5.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.6 (2026) § 1290.6   Significant changes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_6.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.7 (2026) § 1290.7   Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_7.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.8 (2026) § 1290.8   Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_8.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 1290.9 (2026) § 1290.9   Forms and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P1290_S1290_9.md)

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