2018 US Code
Title 34 - Crime Control and Law Enforcement
Subtitle II - Protection of Children and Other Persons
Chapter 209 - Child Protection and Safety
Subchapter III - Grants and Other Provisions
Sec. 20988 - Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program

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Citation 34 U.S.C. § 20988 (2018)
Section Name §20988. Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program
Section Text (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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, §631, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 641.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was formerly classified to section 16988 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Footnotes

1 So in original. Probably should be "States,".

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, 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 II - Protection of Children and Other Persons
CHAPTER 209 - CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER III - GRANTS AND OTHER PROVISIONS
Sec. 20988 - Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program
Contains section 20988
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 120 Stat. 641
Public Law References Public Law 109-248
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