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42 U.S.C. § 3796aa–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796aa–7. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40156(c)(8), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1924
text: Section, Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1408, as added Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 241(a)(2), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4813, directed the chief executive of each participating State to designate a State office for purposes of applying for and administering funds under this subchapter.
42 U.S.C. § 3796aa–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796aa–8. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “child” means an individual under the age of 18 years; and
(2) the term “abuse” means physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1409, as added Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 241(a)(2), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4813.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796bb (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796bb. Rural drug enforcement assistance
(a) Of the total amount appropriated for this section in any fiscal year:
(1) 50 percent shall be allocated to and shared equally among rural States as described in subsection (b) of this section; and
(2) 50 percent shall be allocated to the remaining States for use in nonmetropolitan areas within those States, as follows:
(A) $250,000 to each nonrural State; and
(B) of the total funds remaining after the allocation in subparagraph (A), there shall be allocated to each State an amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of remaining funds described as the population of such State bears to the population of all States.
(b) For the purpose of this section, the term “rural State” means a State that has a population density of fifty-two or fewer persons per square mile or a State in which the largest county has fewer than one hundred and fifty thousand people, based on the decennial census of 1990 through fiscal year 1997.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1501, as added Pub. L. 101–647, title VIII, § 801(a)(3), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4825; amended Pub. L. 103–322, title XVIII, § 180101(b), (c), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2045.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1501 of Pub. L. 90–351 was renumbered section 2601 and is classified to section 3797 of this title.
Another prior section 1501 of Pub. L. 90–351, title X, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 238, was not classified to the Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 103–322, § 180101(b), substituted “$250,000” for “$100,000”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–322, § 180101(c), inserted before period at end “, based on the decennial census of 1990 through fiscal year 1997”.
42 U.S.C. § 3796bb–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796bb–1. Other requirements
Parts A and C of subchapter V of this chapter shall apply with respect to funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter, in the same manner as such parts apply to funds appropriated to carry out subchapter V of this chapter, except that—
(1) section 3755(a) of this title shall not apply with respect to this subchapter; and
(2) in addition to satisfying the requirements of section 3752 of this title, each application for a grant under this subchapter shall include in its application a statement specifying how such grant will be coordinated with a grant received under section 3755 of this title for the same fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1502, as added Pub. L. 101–647, title VIII, § 801(a)(3), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4825; amended Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1111(c)(2)(G), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3102.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 1502 of Pub. L. 90–351, title X, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 238, is not classified to the Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–162, § 1111(c)(2)(G)(i), substituted “section 3755(a)” for “section 3756(a)”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 109–162, § 1111(c)(2)(G)(ii), substituted “section 3752” for “section 3753(a)” and “section 3755” for “section 3756”.
heading: Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–162 applicable with respect to the first fiscal year beginning after Jan. 5, 2006, and each fiscal year thereafter, see section 1111(d) of Pub. L. 109–162, set out as a note under section 3750 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc. Grant authorization
(a) In general
The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance may make grants under this subchapter to States, for the use by States, and local entities in the States to develop, implement, and enforce criminal interstate child support legislation and coordinate criminal interstate child support enforcement efforts.
(b) Uses of funds
Funds distributed under this subchapter shall be used to—
(1) develop a comprehensive assessment of existing criminal interstate child support enforcement efforts, including the identification of gaps in, and barriers to, the enforcement of such efforts;
(2) plan and implement comprehensive long-range strategies for criminal interstate child support enforcement;
(3) reach an agreement within the State regarding the priorities of such State in the enforcement of criminal interstate child support legislation;
(4) develop a plan to implement such priorities; and
(5) coordinate criminal interstate child support enforcement efforts.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1601, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3404.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 1601 of Pub. L. 90–351, title XI, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 239, is set out as a note under section 3711 of this title.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1601 of Pub. L. 90–351 was renumbered section 2601 and is classified to section 3797 of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Effective Aug. 1, 2000, all functions of Director of Bureau of Justice Assistance, other than those enumerated in section 3742(3) to (6) of this title, transferred to Assistant Attorney General for Office of Justice Programs, see section 1000(a)(1) [title I, § 108(b)] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 3741 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc–1. State applications
(a) In general
(1) To request a grant under this subchapter, the chief executive of a State shall submit an application to the Director in such form and containing such information as the Director may reasonably require.
(2) An application under paragraph (1) shall include assurances that Federal funds received under this subchapter shall be used to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds that would otherwise be available for activities funded under this subchapter.
(b) State office
The office responsible for the trust fund required by section 3757 of this title—
(1) shall prepare the application required under this section; and
(2) shall administer grant funds received under this subchapter, including, review of spending, processing, progress, financial reporting, technical assistance, grant adjustments, accounting, auditing, and fund disbursement.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1602, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3404; amended Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1111(c)(2)(H), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3102.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “The office responsible for the trust fund required by section 3757 of this title” for “The office designated under section 3757 of this title”.
heading: Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 109–162 applicable with respect to the first fiscal year beginning after Jan. 5, 2006, and each fiscal year thereafter, see section 1111(d) of Pub. L. 109–162, set out as a note under section 3750 of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Effective Aug. 1, 2000, all functions of Director of Bureau of Justice Assistance, other than those enumerated in section 3742(3) to (6) of this title, transferred to Assistant Attorney General for Office of Justice Programs, see section 1000(a)(1) [title I, § 108(b)] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 3741 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc–2. Review of State applications
(a) In general
The Bureau shall make a grant under section 3796cc(a) of this title to carry out the projects described in the application submitted by an applicant under section 3796cc–1 of this title upon determining that—
(1) the application is consistent with the requirements of this subchapter; and
(2) before the approval of the application, the Bureau has made an affirmative finding in writing that the proposed project has been reviewed in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) Approval
Each application submitted under section 3796cc–1 of this title shall be considered approved, in whole or in part, by the Bureau not later than 45 days after first received unless the Bureau informs the applicant of specific reasons for disapproval.
(c) Disapproval notice and reconsideration
The Bureau shall not disapprove any application without first affording the applicant reasonable notice and an opportunity for reconsideration.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1603, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3405.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc–3. Local applications
(a) In general
(1) To request funds under this subchapter from a State, the chief executive of a local entity shall submit an application to the office designated under section 3796cc–1(b) of this title.
(2) An application under paragraph (1) shall be considered approved, in whole or in part, by the State not later than 45 days after such application is first received unless the State informs the applicant in writing of specific reasons for disapproval.
(3) The State shall not disapprove any application submitted to the State without first affording the applicant reasonable notice and an opportunity for reconsideration.
(4) If an application under paragraph (1) is approved, the local entity is eligible to receive funds under this subchapter.
(b) Distribution to local entities
A State that receives funds under section 3796cc of this title in a fiscal year shall make such funds available to a local entity with an approved application within 45 days after the Bureau has approved the application submitted by the State and has made funds available to the State. The Director may waive the 45-day requirement in this section upon a finding that the State is unable to satisfy the requirement of the preceding sentence under State statutes.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1604, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3405.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc–4. Distribution of funds
The Federal share of a grant made under this subchapter may not exceed 75 percent of the total costs of the project described in the application submitted under section 3796cc–1(a) of this title for the fiscal year for which the project receives assistance under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1605, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3405.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc–5 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc–5. Evaluation
(a) In general
(1) Each State and local entity that receives a grant under this subchapter shall submit to the Director an evaluation not later than March 1 of each year in accordance with guidelines issued by the Director and in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Justice.
(2) The Director may waive the requirement specified in subsection (a) of this section if the Director determines that such evaluation is not warranted in the case of the State or local entity involved.
(b) Distribution
The Director shall make available to the public on a timely basis evaluations received under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Administrative costs
A State or local entity may use not more than 5 percent of the funds it receives under this subchapter to develop an evaluation program under this section.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1606, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3405.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Effective Aug. 1, 2000, all functions of Director of Bureau of Justice Assistance, other than those enumerated in section 3742(3) to (6) of this title, transferred to Assistant Attorney General for Office of Justice Programs, see section 1000(a)(1) [title I, § 108(b)] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 3741 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3796cc–6 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796cc–6. “Local entity” defined
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “local entity” means a child support enforcement agency, law enforcement agency, prosecuting attorney, or unit of local government.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1607, as added Pub. L. 102–521, § 4(a)(3), Oct. 25, 1992, 106 Stat. 3406.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–2. Renewal of grants
(a) In general
Except for grants made for hiring or rehiring additional career law enforcement officers, a grant under this subchapter may be renewed for up to 2 additional years after the first fiscal year during which a recipient receives its initial grant, if the Attorney General determines that the funds made available to the recipient were used in a manner required under an approved application and if the recipient can demonstrate significant progress in achieving the objectives of the initial application.
(b) Grants for hiring
Grants made for hiring or rehiring additional career law enforcement officers may be renewed for up to 5 years, subject to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, but notwithstanding the limitation in that subsection concerning the number of years for which grants may be renewed.
(c) Multiyear grants
A grant for a period exceeding 1 year may be renewed as provided in this section, except that the total duration of such a grant including any renewals may not exceed 3 years, or 5 years if it is a grant made for hiring or rehiring additional career law enforcement officers.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1703, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1812.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–3. Limitation on use of funds
(a) Nonsupplanting requirement
Funds made available under this subchapter to States or units of local government shall not be used to supplant State or local funds, or, in the case of Indian tribal governments, funds supplied by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, but shall be used to increase the amount of funds that would, in the absence of Federal funds received under this subchapter, be made available from State or local sources, or in the case of Indian tribal governments, from funds supplied by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(b) Non-Federal costs
(1) In general
States and units of local government may use assets received through the Assets Forfeiture equitable sharing program to provide the non-Federal share of the cost of programs, projects, and activities funded under this subchapter.
(2) Indian tribal governments
Funds appropriated by the Congress for the activities of any agency of an Indian tribal government or the Bureau of Indian Affairs performing law enforcement functions on any Indian lands may be used to provide the non-Federal share of the cost of programs or projects funded under this subchapter.
(c) Hiring costs
Funding provided under this subchapter for hiring or rehiring a career law enforcement officer may not exceed $75,000, unless the Attorney General grants a waiver from this limitation.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1704, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1812.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–4. Performance evaluation
(a) Monitoring components
Each program, project, or activity funded under this subchapter shall contain a monitoring component, developed pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General. The monitoring required by this subsection shall include systematic identification and collection of data about activities, accomplishments, and programs throughout the life of the program, project, or activity and presentation of such data in a usable form.
(b) Evaluation components
Selected grant recipients shall be evaluated on the local level or as part of a national evaluation, pursuant to guidelines established by the Attorney General. Such evaluations may include assessments of individual program implementations. In selected jurisdictions that are able to support outcome evaluations, the effectiveness of funded programs, projects, and activities may be required. Outcome measures may include crime and victimization indicators, quality of life measures, community perceptions, and police perceptions of their own work.
(c) Periodic review and reports
The Attorney General may require a grant recipient to submit to the Attorney General the results of the monitoring and evaluations required under subsections (a) and (b) of this section and such other data and information as the Attorney General deems reasonably necessary.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1705, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1813.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–5 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–5. Revocation or suspension of funding
If the Attorney General determines, as a result of the reviews required by section 3796dd–4 of this title, or otherwise, that a grant recipient under this subchapter is not in substantial compliance with the terms and requirements of an approved grant application submitted under section 3796dd–1 of this title, the Attorney General may revoke or suspend funding of that grant, in whole or in part.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1706, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1813.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–6 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–6. Access to documents
(a) By Attorney General
The Attorney General shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any pertinent books, documents, papers, or records of a grant recipient under this subchapter and to the pertinent books, documents, papers, or records of State and local governments, persons, businesses, and other entities that are involved in programs, projects, or activities for which assistance is provided under this subchapter.
(b) By Comptroller General
Subsection (a) of this section shall apply with respect to audits and examinations conducted by the Comptroller General of the United States or by an authorized representative of the Comptroller General.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1707, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1813.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–7 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–7. General regulatory authority
The Attorney General may promulgate regulations and guidelines to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1708, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1813.)
42 U.S.C. § 3796dd–8 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796dd–8. Definitions
In this subchapter—
(1) “career law enforcement officer” means a person hired on a permanent basis who is authorized by law or by a State or local public agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of violations of criminal laws.
(2) “citizens’ police academy” means a program by local law enforcement agencies or private nonprofit organizations in which citizens, especially those who participate in neighborhood watch programs, are trained in ways of facilitating communication between the community and local law enforcement in the prevention of crime.
(3) “Indian tribe” means a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including an Alaska Native village (as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
(4) “school resource officer” means a career law enforcement officer, with sworn authority, deployed in community-oriented policing, and assigned by the employing police department or agency to work in collaboration with schools and community-based organizations—
(A) to address crime and disorder problems, gangs, and drug activities affecting or occurring in or around an elementary or secondary school;
(B) to develop or expand crime prevention efforts for students;
(C) to educate likely school-age victims in crime prevention and safety;
(D) to develop or expand community justice initiatives for students;
(E) to train students in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and crime awareness;
(F) to assist in the identification of physical changes in the environment that may reduce crime in or around the school; and
(G) to assist in developing school policy that addresses crime and to recommend procedural changes.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1709, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title I, § 10003(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1813; amended Pub. L. 105–302, § 1(2), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2841.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referred to in par. (3), is Pub. L. 92–203, § 2, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 688, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 43 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–302 designated first three undesignated paragraphs as pars. (1) to (3), respectively, and added par. (4).
42 U.S.C. § 3796ee–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3796ee–1. Tribal grant program authorized
(a) In general
From the amount reserved under section 3796ee–10(b) of this title, the Attorney General shall make grants to Indian tribes for programs to strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems and to hold tribal youth accountable.
(b) Eligibility
Indian tribes, as defined by section 479a of title 25, or a consortia of such tribes, shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may require. Only tribes that carry out tribal juvenile justice functions shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section.
(c) Awards
The Attorney General shall award grants under this section on a competitive basis.
(d) Guidelines
The Attorney General shall issue guidelines establishing application, use, and award criteria and processes consistent with the purposes and requirements of this Act.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1801A, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title II, § 12102(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1861.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is Pub. L. 90–351, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 197, as amended, known as the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3711 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3796ee–1, Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1802, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title II, § 20201(a)(3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1820, related to State applications for grants, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–273.