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SECNAVINST 5820.9B
OJAG
2 May 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5820.9B
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDERS BY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OUTSIDE THE
UNITED STATES
Ref: (a) DoD Instruction 5525.09 of 10 February 2006
(b) JAGINST 5800.7F, Chapter VI of 26 June 2012
(c) DON Civilian Human Resources Manual
(d) 18 U.S.C. §3267
Encl: (1) Points of Contact
(2) Procedures
1. Purpose. To establish policy and procedures under references
(a) through (c) for the return to the U.S. of, or other action
affecting, Department of the Navy (DON) personnel and employees
serving outside the U.S., and family members accompanying them,
in compliance with court orders.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5820.9A.
3. Definitions
a. Court. Any judicial body in the U.S. with jurisdiction
to impose criminal sanctions on a DON member, employee, or
family member.
b. Employee. A civilian employed by the DON or a component
Service, including an individual paid from non-appropriated
funds, who is a citizen or national of the U.S., and any person
“employed by the Armed Forces outside the U.S.,” as defined in
reference (d).
c. Family Member. A spouse, natural or adopted child, or
other lawful dependent of a DON member or employee accompanying
the DON member or employee assigned to duty outside the U.S.
