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34 U.S.C. § 10565 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10565. Administrative provisions
(a) Regulations
The Attorney General may promulgate such guidelines, regulations, and procedures as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter, including guidelines, regulations, and procedures relating to the submission and review of applications for grants under section 10562 of this title.
(b) Expenditure records
(1) Records
Each State, or unit of local government within the State, that receives a grant under this subchapter shall maintain such records as the Attorney General may require to facilitate an effective audit relating to the receipt of the grant, or the use of the grant amount.
(2) Access
The Attorney General and the Comptroller General of the United States, or a designee thereof, shall have access, for the purpose of audit and examination, to any book, document, or record of a State, or unit of local government within the State, that receives a grant under this subchapter, if, in the determination of the Attorney General, Comptroller General, or designee thereof, the book, document, or record is related to the receipt of the grant, or the use of the grant amount.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2805, as added Pub. L. 106–561, § 2(c)(1), Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2790.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797n of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 10566 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10566. Reports
(a) Reports to Attorney General
For each fiscal year for which a grant is awarded under this subchapter, each State or unit of local government that receives such a grant shall submit to the Attorney General a report, at such time and in such manner as the Attorney General may reasonably require, which report shall include—
(1) a summary and assessment of the program carried out with the grant, which shall include a comparison of pre-grant and post-grant forensic science capabilities;
(2) the average number of days between submission of a sample to a forensic science laboratory or forensic science laboratory system in that State operated by the State or by a unit of local government and the delivery of test results to the requesting office or agency;
(3) an identification of the number and type of cases currently accepted by the laboratory;
(4) the progress of any unaccredited forensic science service provider receiving grant funds toward obtaining accreditation; and
(5) such other information as the Attorney General may require.
(b) Reports to Congress
Not later than 90 days after the last day of each fiscal year for which 1 or more grants are awarded under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report, which shall include—
(1) the aggregate amount of grants awarded under this subchapter for that fiscal year; and
(2) a summary of the information provided under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2806, as added Pub. L. 106–561, § 2(c)(1), Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2790; amended Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title V, § 5001(b)(5), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1814; Pub. L. 114–324, § 9(a)(4), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1955.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797o of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a)(4), (5). Pub. L. 114–324 added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5).
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–273, § 5001(b)(5)(A), inserted “or unit of local government” after “each State” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–273, § 5001(b)(5)(B), inserted “, which shall include a comparison of pre-grant and post-grant forensic science capabilities” before semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(3), (4). Pub. L. 107–273, § 5001(b)(5)(C)–(E), added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4).
34 U.S.C. § 10591 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10591. Grants authorized
The Attorney General may make grants to States, units of local government, territories, nonprofit organizations, and Indian Tribes to—
(1) develop, implement, and expand comprehensive and clinically-appropriate family-based substance abuse treatment programs as alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent parent drug offenders; and
(2) to 1 provide prison-based family treatment programs for incarcerated parents of minor children or pregnant women.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2921, as added Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 113, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 674; amended Pub. L. 114–198, title II, § 201(c)(1), July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 714; Pub. L. 115–391, title V, § 502(b)(1), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5228.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797s of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–391 inserted “nonprofit organizations,” before “and Indian” in introductory provisions.
2016—Par. (2). Pub. L. 114–198 inserted before period at end “or pregnant women”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments, see section 60504 of this title.
34 U.S.C. § 10592 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10592. Use of grant funds
Grants made to an entity under section 10591 of this title for a program described in such section may be used for—
(1) the development, implementation, and expansion of prison-based family treatment programs in correctional facilities for incarcerated parents with minor children (except for any such parent who there is reasonable evidence to believe engaged in domestic violence or child abuse);
(2) the development, implementation, and expansion of residential substance abuse treatment;
(3) coordination between appropriate correctional facility representatives and the appropriate governmental agencies;
(4) payments to public and nonprofit private entities to provide substance abuse treatment to nonviolent parent drug offenders participating in that program; and
(5) salaries, personnel costs, facility costs, and other costs directly related to the operation of that program.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2922, as added Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 113, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 675.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797s–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments, see section 60504 of this title.
34 U.S.C. § 10594 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10594. Applications
(a) In general
An entity described in section 10591 of this title desiring a grant under this subchapter shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and manner and at such time as the Attorney General requires.
(b) Contents
An application under subsection (a) shall include a description of the methods and measurements the applicant will use for purposes of evaluating the program involved.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2924, as added Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 113, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 676.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797s–3 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments, see section 60504 of this title.
34 U.S.C. § 10595 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10595. Reports
An entity that receives a grant under this subchapter during a fiscal year shall submit to the Attorney General, not later than a date specified by the Attorney General, a report that describes and evaluates the effectiveness of that program during such fiscal year that—
(1) is based on evidence-based data; and
(2) uses the methods and measurements described in the application of that entity for purposes of evaluating that program.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2925, as added Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 113, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 676.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797s–4 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments, see section 60504 of this title.
34 U.S.C. § 10595a (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10595a. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(b) Use of amounts
Of the amount made available to carry out this subchapter in any fiscal year, not less than 5 percent shall be used for grants to Indian Tribes.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2926, as added Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 113, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 676; amended Pub. L. 115–391, title V, § 502(b)(3), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5228.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797s–5 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–391 added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 and 2010.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments, see section 60504 of this title.
34 U.S.C. § 10596 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10596. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Nonviolent parent drug offender
The term “nonviolent parent drug offender” means an offender who is—
(A) pregnant or a parent of an individual under 18 years of age; and
(B) convicted of a drug (or drug-related) felony that is a nonviolent offense.
(2) Nonviolent offense
The term “nonviolent offense” means an offense that—
(A) does not have as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another; or
(B) is not a felony that by its nature involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.
(3) Prison-based family treatment program
The term “prison-based family treatment program” means a program for incarcerated parents or pregnant women in a correctional facility that provides a comprehensive response to offender needs, including substance abuse treatment, child early intervention services, family counseling, legal services, medical care, mental health services, nursery and preschool, parenting skills training, pediatric care, physical therapy, prenatal care, sexual abuse therapy, relapse prevention, transportation, and vocational or GED training.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2927, as added Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 113, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 676; amended Pub. L. 114–198, title II, § 201(c)(2), July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 714; Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, title XIV, § 14028(b), Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1312.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797s–6 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers or references in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections or references prior to editorial reclassification.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 114–198, § 201(c)(2)(A), inserted “pregnant or” before “a parent”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 114–255 substituted “means an offense that—” and subpars. (A) and (B) for “has the meaning given that term in section 3797aa(a) of this title.”
Par. (3). Pub. L. 114–198, § 201(c)(2)(B), inserted “or pregnant women” after “incarcerated parents”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments, see section 60504 of this title.
34 U.S.C. § 10612 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10612. Prohibition of participation by violent offenders
The Attorney General shall—
(1) issue regulations or guidelines to ensure that the programs authorized in this subchapter do not permit participation by violent offenders; and
(2) immediately suspend funding for any grant under this subchapter, pending compliance, if the Attorney General finds that violent offenders are participating in any program funded under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2952, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title II, § 2301(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1795.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797u–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Regulations
text: Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 103(c), Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 668, provided that: “Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 9, 2008], the Secretary [probably should be “the Attorney General”] shall revise any regulations or guidelines described in section 2952 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797u–1) [now 34 U.S.C. 10612] in accordance with the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending section 10613 of this title]. Such regulations shall specify that grant amounts under part EE of such Act [34 U.S.C. 10611 et seq.] shall be reduced for any drug court that does not adopt the definition of ‘violent offender’ under such part, as amended by subsection (a) of this section, within 3 years after such date of enactment.”
34 U.S.C. § 10613 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10613. Definition
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b), in this subchapter, the term “violent offender” means a person who—
(1) is charged with or convicted of an offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year, during the course of which offense or conduct—
(A) the person carried, possessed, or used a firearm or dangerous weapon;
(B) there occurred the death of or serious bodily injury to any person; or
(C) there occurred the use of force against the person of another, without regard to whether any of the circumstances described in subparagraph (A) or (B) is an element of the offense or conduct of which or for which the person is charged or convicted; or
(2) has 1 or more prior convictions for a felony crime of violence involving the use or attempted use of force against a person with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm.
(b) Definition for purposes of juvenile drug courts
For purposes of juvenile drug courts, the term “violent offender” means a juvenile who has been convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, a felony-level offense that—
(1) has as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or the possession or use of a firearm; or
(2) by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2953, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title II, § 2301(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1795; amended Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1141, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3110; Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 103(a), Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 668.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797u–2 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–199 inserted “that is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year” after “convicted of an offense” in introductory provisions.
2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “a felony-level offense that” for “an offense that” in introductory provisions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction of 2008 Amendment
text: For construction of amendments and provisions set out as a note below by Pub. L. 110–199 and requirements for grants made under such amendments and note, see section 60504 of this title.
heading: Period for Compliance
text: Pub. L. 110–199, title I, § 103(b), Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 668, provided that: “Notwithstanding section 2952(2) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797u–1(2)) [now 34 U.S.C. 10612(2)], each grantee under part EE of such Act [34 U.S.C. 10611 et seq.] shall have not more than 3 years from the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 9, 2008] to adopt the definition of ‘violent offender’ under such part, as amended by subsection (a) of this section [amending this section].”
34 U.S.C. § 10614 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10614. Administration
(a) Consultation
The Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and any other appropriate officials in carrying out this subchapter.
(b) Use of components
The Attorney General may utilize any component or components of the Department of Justice in carrying out this subchapter.
(c) Regulatory authority
The Attorney General may issue regulations and guidelines necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(d) Applications
In addition to any other requirements that may be specified by the Attorney General, an application for a grant under this subchapter shall—
(1) include a long-term strategy and detailed implementation plan that shall provide for the consultation and coordination with appropriate State and local prosecutors, particularly when program participants fail to comply with program requirements;
(2) explain the applicant’s inability to fund the program adequately without Federal assistance;
(3) certify that the Federal support provided will be used to supplement, and not supplant, State, Indian tribal, and local sources of funding that would otherwise be available;
(4) identify related governmental or community initiatives which complement or will be coordinated with the proposal;
(5) certify that there has been appropriate consultation with all affected agencies and that there will be appropriate coordination with all affected agencies in the implementation of the program;
(6) certify that participating offenders will be supervised by 1 or more designated judges with responsibility for the drug court program;
(7) specify plans for obtaining necessary support and continuing the proposed program following the conclusion of Federal support; and
(8) describe the methodology that will be used in evaluating the program.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2954, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title II, § 2301(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1796.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797u–3 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 10615 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10615. Applications
To request funds under this subchapter, the chief executive or the chief justice of a State or the chief executive or judge of a unit of local government or Indian tribal government, or the chief judge of a State court or the judge of a local court or Indian tribal court shall submit an application to the Attorney General in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2955, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title II, § 2301(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1797.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797u–4 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 10616 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10616. Federal share
(a) In general
The Federal share of a grant made under this subchapter may not exceed 75 percent of the total costs of the program described in the application submitted under section 10615 of this title for the fiscal year for which the program receives assistance under this subchapter, unless the Attorney General waives, wholly or in part, the requirement of a matching contribution under this section.
(b) In-kind contributions
In-kind contributions may constitute a portion of the non-Federal share of a grant.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2956, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title II, § 2301(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1797.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797u–5 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
34 U.S.C. § 10617 (CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT)
§ 10617. Distribution and allocation
(a) Geographic distribution
The Attorney General shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, an equitable geographic distribution of grant awards is made.
(b) Technical assistance and training
Unless one or more applications submitted by any State or unit of local government within such State (other than an Indian tribe) for a grant under this subchapter has been funded in any fiscal year, such State, together with eligible applicants within such State, shall be provided targeted technical assistance and training by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to assist such State and such eligible applicants to successfully compete for future funding under this subchapter, and to strengthen existing State drug court systems. In providing such technical assistance and training, the Bureau of Justice Assistance shall consider and respond to the unique needs of rural States, rural areas and rural communities.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2957, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title II, § 2301(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1797; amended Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1142(a), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3110; Pub. L. 109–271, § 8(l), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 767.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3797u–6 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–271 substituted “Bureau of Justice Assistance” for “Community Capacity Development Office” in two places.
Pub. L. 109–162 added subsec. (b) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: “Unless all eligible applications submitted by any State or unit of local government within such State for a grant under this subchapter have been funded, such State, together with grantees within the State (other than Indian tribes), shall be allocated in each fiscal year under this subchapter not less than 0.50 percent of the total amount appropriated in the fiscal year for grants pursuant to this subchapter.”