2017 US Code
Title 34 - Crime Control and Law Enforcement
Subtitle I - Comprehensive Acts
Chapter 111 - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Subchapter II - Programs and Offices
Part C - Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Block Grant Program
Sec. 11144 - Grants for local projects

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Citation 34 U.S.C. § 11144 (2017)
Section Name §11144. Grants for local projects
Section Text (a) Grants by States

Using a grant received under section 11141 of this title, a State may make grants to eligible entities whose applications are received by the State, and reviewed by the State advisory group, to carry out projects and activities described in section 11141 of this title.

(b) Special consideration

For purposes of making grants under subsection (a), the State shall give special consideration to eligible entities that—

(1) propose to carry out such projects in geographical areas in which there is—

(A) a disproportionately high level of serious crime committed by juveniles; or

(B) a recent rapid increase in the number of nonstatus offenses committed by juveniles;


(2)(A) agreed to carry out such projects or activities that are multidisciplinary and involve more than 2 private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions that have experience dealing with juveniles; or

(B) represent communities that have a comprehensive plan designed to identify at-risk juveniles and to prevent or reduce the rate of juvenile delinquency, and that involve other entities operated by individuals who have a demonstrated history of involvement in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency; and

(3) the amount of resources (in cash or in kind) such entities will provide to carry out such projects and activities.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 93–415, title II, §244, as added Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title II, §12210(4), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1885.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was formerly classified to section 5654 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 244 of Pub. L. 93–415, title II, Sept. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1127; Pub. L. 95–115, §5(f), Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1057; Pub. L. 96–509, §19(k), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2765; Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §633, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2119; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, §7262, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4442; Pub. L. 102–586, §2(g)(3), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 4996; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(b) [title I, §129(a)(2)(D)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–50, 2681–76, related to technical assistance and training functions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title II, §12210(1), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1880.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle I - Comprehensive Acts
CHAPTER 111 - JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
SUBCHAPTER II - PROGRAMS AND OFFICES
Part C - Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Block Grant Program
Sec. 11144 - Grants for local projects
Contains section 11144
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 88 Stat. 1127
91 Stat. 1057
94 Stat. 2765
98 Stat. 2119
102 Stat. 4442
106 Stat. 4996
112 Stat. 2681-50
116 Stat. 1885, 1880
Public Law References Public Law 93-415, Public Law 95-115, Public Law 96-509, Public Law 98-473, Public Law 100-690, Public Law 102-586, Public Law 105-277, Public Law 107-273
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