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34 U.S.C. § 20981 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20981. Pilot program for monitoring sexual offenders
(a) Sex offender monitoring program
(1) Grants authorized
(A) In general
The Attorney General is authorized to award grants (referred to as “Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Grants”) to States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments to assist in—
(i) carrying out programs to outfit sex offenders with electronic monitoring units; and
(ii) the employment of law enforcement officials necessary to carry out such programs.
(B) Duration
The Attorney General shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 3 years.
(C) Minimum standards
The electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program shall at a minimum—
(i) provide a tracking device for each offender that contains a central processing unit with global positioning system; and
(ii) permit continuous monitoring of offenders 24 hours a day.
(2) Application
(A) In general
Each State, local government, or Indian tribal government desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
(B) Contents
Each application submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall—
(i) describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and
(ii) provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
(b) Innovation
In making grants under this section, the Attorney General shall ensure that different approaches to monitoring are funded to allow an assessment of effectiveness.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2009 to carry out this section.
(2) Report
Not later than September 1, 2010, the Attorney General shall report to Congress—
(A) assessing the effectiveness and value of this section;
(B) comparing the cost effectiveness of the electronic monitoring to reduce sex offenses compared to other alternatives; and
(C) making recommendations for continuing funding and the appropriate levels for such funding.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 621, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 633; Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(a), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4227.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16981 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) set minimum standards for electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program.
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(b), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4228, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to grants provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 13, 2008].”
34 U.S.C. § 20982 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20982. Assistance for prosecution of cases cleared through use of DNA backlog clearance funds
(a) In general
The Attorney General may make grants to train and employ personnel to help prosecute cases cleared through use of funds provided for DNA backlog elimination.
(b) Authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011 to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 624, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 636.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16982 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20983 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20983. Grants to combat sexual abuse of children
(a) In general
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is authorized to make grants under this section—
(1) to any law enforcement agency that serves a jurisdiction with 50,000 or more residents; and
(2) to any law enforcement agency that serves a jurisdiction with fewer than 50,000 residents, upon a showing of need.
(b) Use of grant amounts
Grants under this section may be used by the law enforcement agency to—
(1) hire additional law enforcement personnel or train existing staff to combat the sexual abuse of children through community education and outreach, investigation of complaints, enforcement of laws relating to sex offender registries, and management of released sex offenders;
(2) investigate the use of the Internet to facilitate the sexual abuse of children; and
(3) purchase computer hardware and software necessary to investigate sexual abuse of children over the Internet, access local, State, and Federal databases needed to apprehend sex offenders, and facilitate the creation and enforcement of sex offender registries.
(c) Criteria
The Attorney General shall give priority to law enforcement agencies making a showing of need.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2007 through 2009 to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 625, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 636.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16983 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20984 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20984. Grants for fingerprinting programs for children
(a) In general
The Attorney General shall establish and implement a program under which the Attorney General may make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments in accordance with this section.
(b) Use of grant amounts
A grant made to a State, unit of local government, or Indian tribal government under subsection (a) shall be distributed to law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction of such State, unit, or tribal government to be used for any of the following activities:
(1) To establish a voluntary fingerprinting program for children, which may include the taking of palm prints of children.
(2) To hire additional law enforcement personnel, or train existing law enforcement personnel, to take fingerprints of children.
(3) To provide information within the community involved about the existence of such a fingerprinting program.
(4) To provide for computer hardware, computer software, or other materials necessary to carry out such a fingerprinting program.
(c) Limitation
Fingerprints of a child derived from a program funded under this section—
(1) may be released only to a parent or guardian of the child; and
(2) may not be copied or retained by any Federal, State, local, or tribal law enforcement officer unless written permission is given by the parent or guardian.
(d) Criminal penalty
Any person who uses the fingerprints of a child derived from a program funded under this section for any purpose other than the purpose described in subsection (c)(1) shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than 1 year, a fine under title 18, or both.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 to carry out this section for the 5-year period beginning on the first day of fiscal year 2007.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 627, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 637.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16984 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20986 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20986. Children’s safety online awareness campaigns
(a) Awareness campaign for children’s safety online
(1) In general
The Attorney General, in consultation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is authorized to develop and carry out a public awareness campaign to demonstrate, explain, and encourage children, parents, and community leaders to better protect children when such children are on the Internet.
(2) Required components
The public awareness campaign described under paragraph (1) shall include components that compliment 1 and reinforce the campaign message in a variety of media, including the Internet, television, radio, and billboards.
(b) Awareness campaign regarding the accessibility and utilization of sex offender registries
The Attorney General, in consultation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is authorized to develop and carry out a public awareness campaign to demonstrate, explain, and encourage parents and community leaders to better access and utilize the Federal and State sex offender registries.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2007 through 2011.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 629, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 640.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16986 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20987 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20987. Grants for online child safety programs
(a) In general
The Attorney General shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, make grants to States, units of local government, and nonprofit organizations for the purposes of establishing and maintaining programs with respect to improving and educating children and parents in the best ways for children to be safe when on the Internet.
(b) Definition of State
For purposes of this section, the term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2007 through 2011.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 630, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 640.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16987 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20988 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20988. Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program
(a) Establishment
There is established the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Program”).
(b) Grants authorized
Under the Program, the Attorney General is authorized to award grants to State,1 local governments, and Indian tribal governments to assist in carrying out programs requiring an appropriate official to verify, at appropriate intervals, the residence of all or some registered sex offenders.
(c) Application
(1) In general
Each State or local government seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
(2) Contents
Each application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall—
(A) describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and
(B) provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
(d) Innovation
In making grants under this section, the Attorney General shall ensure that different approaches to address verification are funded to allow an assessment of effectiveness.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2009 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(2) Report
Not later than April 1, 2009, the Attorney General shall report to Congress—
(A) assessing the effectiveness and value of this section;
(B) comparing the cost effectiveness of address verification to reduce sex offenses compared to other alternatives; and
(C) making recommendations for continuing funding and the appropriate levels for such funding.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 631, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 641.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16988 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20989 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20989. Fugitive Safe Surrender
(a) Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1) Fugitive Safe Surrender is a program of the United States Marshals Service, in partnership with public, private, and faith-based organizations, which temporarily transforms a church into a courthouse, so fugitives can turn themselves in, in an atmosphere where they feel more comfortable to do so, and have nonviolent cases adjudicated immediately.
(2) In the 4-day pilot program in Cleveland, Ohio, over 800 fugitives turned themselves in. By contrast, a successful Fugitive Task Force sweep, conducted for 3 days after Fugitive Safe Surrender, resulted in the arrest of 65 individuals.
(3) Fugitive Safe Surrender is safer for defendants, law enforcement, and innocent bystanders than needing to conduct a sweep.
(4) Based upon the success of the pilot program, Fugitive Safe Surrender should be expanded to other cities throughout the United States.
(b) Establishment
The United States Marshals Service shall establish, direct, and coordinate a program (to be known as the “Fugitive Safe Surrender Program”), under which the United States Marshals Service shall apprehend Federal, State, and local fugitives in a safe, secure, and peaceful manner to be coordinated with law enforcement and community leaders in designated cities throughout the United States.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the United States Marshals Service to carry out this section—
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(2) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
(3) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2009.
(d) Other existing applicable law
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any existing authority under any other provision of Federal or State law for law enforcement agencies to locate or apprehend fugitives through task forces or any other means.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 632, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 641.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16989 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 20991 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 20991. Annual report on enforcement of registration requirements
Not later than July 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress describing—
(1) the use by the Department of Justice of the United States Marshals Service to assist jurisdictions in locating and apprehending sex offenders who fail to comply with sex offender registration requirements, as authorized by this chapter;
(2) the use of section 2250 of title 18 to punish offenders for failure to register;
(3) a detailed explanation of each jurisdiction’s compliance with subchapter I of this chapter;
(4) a detailed description of Justice Department efforts to ensure compliance and any funding reductions, the basis for any decision to reduce funding or not to reduce funding under section 20927 of this title; and
(5) the denial or grant of any extensions to comply with subchapter I of this chapter, and the reasons for such denial or grant.
(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 635, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 644.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in par. (1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 109–248, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 587, known as the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2006 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables.
Subchapter I of this chapter, referred to in pars. (3) and (5), was in the original “the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 109–248, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 590. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title of 2006 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 16991 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 21101 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 21101. Definitions
In this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Child exploitation
The term “child exploitation” means any conduct, attempted conduct, or conspiracy to engage in conduct involving a minor that violates section 1591, chapter 109A, chapter 110, and chapter 117 of title 18 or any sexual activity involving a minor for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense.
(2) Child obscenity
The term “child obscenity” means any visual depiction proscribed by section 1466A of title 18.
(3) Minor
The term “minor” means any person under the age of 18 years.
(4) Sexually explicit conduct
The term “sexually explicit conduct” has the meaning given such term in section 2256 of title 18.
(Pub. L. 110–401, § 2, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4229.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 110–401, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4229, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2008 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 17601 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 21113 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 21113. Purpose of ICAC task forces
The ICAC Task Force Program, and each State or local ICAC task force that is part of the national program of task forces, shall be dedicated toward—
(1) increasing the investigative capabilities of State and local law enforcement officers in the detection, investigation, and apprehension of Internet crimes against children offenses or offenders, including technology-facilitated child exploitation offenses;
(2) conducting proactive and reactive Internet crimes against children investigations;
(3) providing training and technical assistance to ICAC task forces and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the areas of investigations, forensics, prosecution, community outreach, and capacity-building, using recognized experts to assist in the development and delivery of training programs;
(4) increasing the number of Internet crimes against children offenses being investigated and prosecuted in both Federal and State courts;
(5) creating a multiagency task force response to Internet crimes against children offenses within each State;
(6) participating in the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood initiative, the purpose of which is to combat technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children;
(7) enhancing nationwide responses to Internet crimes against children offenses, including assisting other ICAC task forces, as well as other Federal, State, and local agencies with Internet crimes against children investigations and prosecutions;
(8) developing and delivering Internet crimes against children public awareness and prevention programs; and
(9) participating in such other activities, both proactive and reactive, that will enhance investigations and prosecutions of Internet crimes against children.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 103, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4234.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 17613 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 21114 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 21114. Duties and functions of task forces
Each State or local ICAC task force that is part of the national program of task forces shall—
(1) consist of State and local investigators, prosecutors, forensic specialists, and education specialists who are dedicated to addressing the goals of such task force;
(2) work consistently toward achieving the purposes described in section 21113 of this title;
(3) engage in proactive investigations, forensic examinations, and effective prosecutions of Internet crimes against children;
(4) provide forensic, preventive, and investigative assistance to parents, educators, prosecutors, law enforcement, and others concerned with Internet crimes against children;
(5) develop multijurisdictional, multiagency responses and partnerships to Internet crimes against children offenses through ongoing informational, administrative, and technological support to other State and local law enforcement agencies, as a means for such agencies to acquire the necessary knowledge, personnel, and specialized equipment to investigate and prosecute such offenses;
(6) participate in nationally coordinated investigations in any case in which the Attorney General determines such participation to be necessary, as permitted by the available resources of such task force;
(7) establish or adopt investigative and prosecution standards, consistent with established norms, to which such task force shall comply;
(8) investigate, and seek prosecution on, tips related to Internet crimes against children, including tips from Operation Fairplay, the National Internet Crimes Against Children Data System established in section 21115 of this title, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline, ICAC task forces, and other Federal, State, and local agencies, with priority being given to investigative leads that indicate the possibility of identifying or rescuing child victims, including investigative leads that indicate a likelihood of seriousness of offense or dangerousness to the community;
(9) develop procedures for handling seized evidence;
(10) maintain—
(A) such reports and records as are required under this subchapter; and
(B) such other reports and records as determined by the Attorney General; and
(11) seek to comply with national standards regarding the investigation and prosecution of Internet crimes against children, as set forth by the Attorney General, to the extent such standards are consistent with the law of the State where the task force is located.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 104, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4235.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 17614 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 21117 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 21117. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter—
(1) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(3) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2011;
(4) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2012;
(5) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 1
(6) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2014;
(7) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(8) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(9) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; and
(10) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2018.
(b) Availability
Funds appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 107, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4241; Pub. L. 112–206, § 7, Dec. 7, 2012, 126 Stat. 1493.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 17617 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsec. (a)(6) to (10). Pub. L. 112–206 added pars. (6) to (10).