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2012 U.S. Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 46 - JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT (§§ 3701 - 3797ee-1)
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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
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Contained WithinTitle 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 46 - JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
Front Matter
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Statutes at Large References82 Stat. 197
84 Stat. 1880
87 Stat. 197
88 Stat. 1109
90 Stat. 241, 375, 1346, 2407
91 Stat. 1048
93 Stat. 1167
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 90-351, Public Law 91-644, Public Law 93-83, Public Law 93-415, Public Law 94-237, Public Law 94-273, Public Law 94-430, Public Law 94-503, Public Law 95-115, Public Law 96-157

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Part A—Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
3750.Name of program.
3751.Description.
3752.Applications.
3753.Review of applications.
3754.Rules.
3755.Formula.
3756.Reserved funds.
3757.Interest-bearing trust funds.
3758.Authorization of appropriations.

        

Part B—Discretionary Grants subpart 1—grants to public and private entities
3760 to 3762.Repealed.

        

subpart 2—grants to public agencies
3762a.Correctional options grants.
3762b.Allocation of funds; administrative provisions.

        

subpart 3—general requirements
3763.Application requirements.
3764.Period of award.

        

subpart 4—grants to private entities
3765.Crime prevention campaign grant.

        

Part C—Administrative Provisions
3766.Evaluation.
3766a.General provisions.
3766b.Reports.

        

SUBCHAPTER VI—CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: PILOT PROGRAM
3769 to 3769d.Repealed.

        

SUBCHAPTER VII—FBI TRAINING OF STATE AND LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL
3771.Training and manpower development.

        

SUBCHAPTER VIII—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
3781.Repealed.
3782.Rules, regulations, and procedures; consultations and establishment.
3783.Notice and hearing on denial or termination of grant.
3784.Finality of determinations.
3785.Repealed.
3786.Delegation of functions.
3787.Subpoena power; employment of hearing officers; authority to hold hearings.
3788.Personnel and administrative authority.
3789.Title to personal property.
3789a to 3789c.Repealed.
3789d.Prohibition of Federal control over State and local criminal justice agencies; prohibition of discrimination.
3789e.Report to President and Congress.
3789f.Other administrative provisions.
3789g.Confidentiality of information.
3789h.Repealed.
3789i.Administration of juvenile delinquency programs.
3789j.Prohibition on land acquisition.
3789k.Prohibition on use of Central Intelligence Agency services.
3789l.Indian liability waiver.
3789m.District of Columbia matching fund source.
3789n.Limitation on civil justice matters.
3789o.Repealed.
3789p.Accountability and oversight.

        

SUBCHAPTER IX—DEFINITIONS
3791.General provisions.

        

SUBCHAPTER X—FUNDING
3793.Authorization of appropriations.
3793a, 3793b.Repealed.

        

SUBCHAPTER XI—CRIMINAL PENALTIES
3795.Misuse of Federal assistance.
3795a.Falsification or concealment of facts.
3795b.Conspiracy to commit offense against United States.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ DEATH BENEFITS Part A—Death Benefits
3796.Payment of death benefits.
3796a.Limitations on benefits.
3796a–1.National programs for families of public safety officers who have sustained fatal or catastrophic injury in the line of duty.
3796b.Definitions.
3796c.Administrative provisions.
3796c–1.Expedited payment for public safety officers involved in the prevention, investigation, rescue, or recovery efforts related to a terrorist attack.
3796c–2.Funds available for appeals and expenses of representation of hearing examiners.

        

Part B—Educational Assistance to Dependents of Civilian Federal Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Disabled in Line of Duty
3796d.Purposes.
3796d–1.Basic eligibility.
3796d–2.Applications; approval.
3796d–3.Regulations.
3796d–4.Discontinuation for unsatisfactory conduct or progress.
3796d–5.Special rule.
3796d–6.Definitions.
3796d–7.Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–A—REGIONAL INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEMS
3796h.Regional information sharing systems grants.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–B—GRANTS FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE
3796aa.Function of Director.
3796aa–1.Description of grant program.
3796aa–2.Applications to receive grants.
3796aa–3.Review of applications.
3796aa–4.Repealed.
3796aa–5.Reports.
3796aa–6.Expenditure of grants; records.
3796aa–7.Repealed.
3796aa–8.Definitions.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–C—RURAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT
3796bb.Rural drug enforcement assistance.
3796bb–1.Other requirements.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–D—CRIMINAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
3796cc.Grant authorization.
3796cc–1.State applications.
3796cc–2.Review of State applications.
3796cc–3.Local applications.
3796cc–4.Distribution of funds.
3796cc–5.Evaluation.
3796cc–6.“Local entity” defined.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–E—PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY POLICING; “COPS ON THE BEAT”
3796dd.Authority to make public safety and community policing grants.
3796dd–1.Applications.
3796dd–2.Renewal of grants.
3796dd–3.Limitation on use of funds.
3796dd–4.Performance evaluation.
3796dd–5.Revocation or suspension of funding.
3796dd–6.Access to documents.
3796dd–7.General regulatory authority.
3796dd–8.Definitions.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–F—JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS
3796ee.Program authorized.
3796ee–1.Tribal grant program authorized.
3796ee–2.Grant eligibility.
3796ee–3.Allocation and distribution of funds.
3796ee–4.Guidelines.
3796ee–5.Payment requirements.
3796ee–6.Utilization of private sector.
3796ee–7.Administrative provisions.
3796ee–8.Assessment reports.
3796ee–9.Definitions.
3796ee–10.Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–G—RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR STATE PRISONERS
3796ff.Grant authorization.
3796ff–1.State applications.
3796ff–2.Review of State applications.
3796ff–3.Allocation and distribution of funds.
3796ff–4.Evaluation.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–H—GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN
3796gg.Purpose of program and grants.
3796gg–0.Establishment of Violence Against Women Office.
3796gg–0a.Director of Violence Against Women Office.
3796gg–0b.Duties and functions of Director of Violence Against Women Office.
3796gg–0c.Staff of Violence Against Women Office.
3796gg–0d.Authorization of appropriations.
3796gg–1.State grants.
3796gg–2.Definitions and grant conditions.
3796gg–3.General terms and conditions.
3796gg–4.Rape exam payments.
3796gg–5.Costs for criminal charges and protection orders.
3796gg–6.Legal assistance for victims.
3796gg–7.Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities.
3796gg–8.Polygraph testing prohibition.
3796gg–9.Repealed.
3796gg–10.Grants to Indian tribal governments.
3796gg–11.Tribal Deputy.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–I—GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS
3796hh.Grants.
3796hh–1.Applications.
3796hh–2.Reports.
3796hh–3.Regulations or guidelines.
3796hh–4.Definitions and grant conditions.
3796hh–5.Repealed.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–J—MENTAL HEALTH COURTS
3796ii.Grant authority.
3796ii–1.Definitions.
3796ii–2.Administration.
3796ii–3.Applications.
3796ii–4.Federal share.
3796ii–5.Geographic distribution.
3796ii–6.Report.
3796ii–7.Technical assistance, training, and evaluation.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–K—FAMILY SUPPORT
3796jj.Duties.
3796jj–1.General authorization.
3796jj–2.Uses of funds.
3796jj–3.Applications.
3796jj–4.Award of grants; limitation.
3796jj–5.Discretionary research grants.
3796jj–6.Reports.
3796jj–7.Definitions.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–L—DNA IDENTIFICATION GRANTS
3796kk.Grant authorization.
3796kk–1.Applications.
3796kk–2.Application requirements.
3796kk–3.Administrative provisions.
3796kk–4.Restrictions on use of funds.
3796kk–5.Reports.
3796kk–6.Expenditure records.

        

SUBCHAPTER XII–M—MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS
3796ll.Program authorized.
3796ll–1.Applications.
3796ll–2.Definitions.
3796ll–3.James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002.

        

SUBCHAPTER XIII—TRANSITION; EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALER
3797.Continuation of rules, authorities, and proceedings.

        

SUBCHAPTER XIV—MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL SECURITY
3797a.Program authorized.
3797b.Applications.
3797c.Annual report to Congress.
3797d.Definitions.
3797e.Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER XV—PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
3797j.Grant authorization.
3797k.Applications.
3797l.Allocation.
3797m.Use of grants.
3797n.Administrative provisions.
3797o.Reports.

        

SUBCHAPTER XV–A—PROSECUTION DRUG TREATMENT ALTERNATIVE TO PRISON PROGRAM
3797q.Grant authority.
3797q–1.Use of grant funds.
3797q–2.Applications.
3797q–3.Federal share.
3797q–4.Geographic distribution.
3797q–5.Reports and evaluations.
3797q–6.Definitions.

        

SUBCHAPTER XV–B—GRANTS FOR FAMILY-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
3797s.Grants authorized.
3797s–1.Use of grant funds.
3797s–2.Program requirements.
3797s–3.Applications.
3797s–4.Reports.
3797s–5.Authorization of appropriations.
3797s–6.Definitions.

        

SUBCHAPTER XVI—DRUG COURTS
3797u.Grant authority.
3797u–1.Prohibition of participation by violent offenders.
3797u–2.Definition.
3797u–3.Administration.
3797u–4.Applications.
3797u–5.Federal share.
3797u–6.Distribution and allocation.
3797u–7.Report.
3797u–8.Technical assistance, training, and evaluation.

        

SUBCHAPTER XVII—OFFENDER REENTRY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY
3797w.Adult and juvenile offender State and local reentry demonstration projects.
3797w–1.State reentry project evaluation.
3797w–2.State, tribal, and local reentry courts.

        

SUBCHAPTER XVIII—CRIME FREE RURAL STATE GRANTS
3797y.Grant authority.
3797y–1.Use of funds.
3797y–2.Statewide strategic prevention plan.
3797y–3.Requirements.
3797y–4.Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER XIX—ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS
3797aaAdult and juvenile collaboration programs.

        

SUBCHAPTER XX—CONFRONTING USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE
3797cc.Authority to make grants to address public safety and methamphetamine manufacturing, sale, and use in hot spots.
3797cc–1.Funding.
3797cc–2.Grants for programs for drug-endangered children.
3797cc–3.Authority to award competitive grants to address methamphetamine use by pregnant and parenting women offenders.

        

SUBCHAPTER XX–A—LOAN REPAYMENT FOR PROSECUTORS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS
3797cc–21.Grant authorization.

        

SUBCHAPTER XX–B—GRANT PROGRAM TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL METHODS AT PRISONS, JAILS, AND JUVENILE FACILITIES
3797dd.Grant program to evaluate and improve educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities.
3797dd–1.Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER XXI—SEX OFFENDER APPREHENSION GRANTS; JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT GRANTS
3797ee.Sex offender apprehension grants.
3797ee–1.Juvenile sex offender treatment grants.

        

Codification

Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, comprising this chapter, was originally enacted by Pub. L. 90–351, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 197, and amended by Pub. L. 91–644, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1880; Pub. L. 93–83, Aug. 6, 1973, 87 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 93–415, Sept. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1109; Pub. L. 94–237, Mar. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 241; Pub. L. 94–273, Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 94–430, Sept. 29, 1976, 90 Stat. 1346; Pub. L. 94–503, Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2407; Pub. L. 95–115, Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1048. Such title is shown herein, however, as having been added by Pub. L. 96–157, Dec. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 1167, without reference to such intervening amendments because of the extensive revision of the title's provisions by Pub. L. 96–157.

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