Looking for information on how to disposition military health/dental records for a member that served time in the brig.

Disposal Authority? This is interesting....

Priscilla,

The Navy Records Disposition Manual regarding medical records does not make a distinction between the records of those in the brig and those who are not--all are considered active duty personnel and their disposition is the same.  For medical records retired prior to 31 January 1994, they are retired at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) at intervals that are defined by the Navy's Bureau of Medicine (BUMED) Manual (MEDMAN) and the appropriate BUMED, Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS), and Marine Corps (MARCORPS) directives.  For those whose records were retired after 31 January 1994, the medical records are retired directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

I guess, that means, do not dispose of them. I once had a terrible weekend after consuming some rum, while in the army. Things happen. There are soldiers that actually have disciplinary records and have served time in the brig. Some of them have actually earned silver stars and purple hearts. Disciplinary action can result from a wide range of violations, such as refusing to make your bed, insubordination, refusing orders, substance abuse, assault and worse. 

In many cases a discharge can be upgraded. Medical records while in the brig, could consist of assault, injuries or abuse, which could be considered the destruction of evidence. Avoid judgment, because the entire context of the situation may not be properly represented. About that weekend with rum incident, the 1st Sgt let us off with a little extra duty.