34 U.S.C. § 12332 — State databases

submitted 32 years ago by Pub. L. 103-322 to r/title-34-CRIME-CONTROL-AND-LAW-ENFORCEMENT · 159 words · no verdicts yet

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The Attorney General had to study and report on how states could build central databases tracking sexual and domestic violence offenses. The study required consulting data experts and victim-service groups, and a report to Congress was due within a year of September 13, 1994. Congress set aside $200,000 for fiscal year 1996 to pay for this.

(a) In general. The Attorney General had to study and report to the states and Congress on how states could build centralized databases tracking how often sexual and domestic violence offenses happen within a state. (b) Consultation. While doing the study, the Attorney General had to consult with experts in collecting criminal justice data, state statistics officials, law enforcement personnel, and nonprofit groups that directly serve domestic violence victims. The final report had to include what these people recommended. (c) Report. The Attorney General had to make sure the study was finished and a report on the findings was sent to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees no later than one year after September 13, 1994. (d) Authorization of appropriations. Congress authorized $200,000 for fiscal year 1996 to carry out this section.

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(a) In general

The Attorney General shall study and report to the States and to Congress on how the States may collect centralized databases on the incidence of sexual and domestic violence offenses within a State.

(b) Consultation

In conducting its study, the Attorney General shall consult persons expert in the collection of criminal justice data, State statistical administrators, law enforcement personnel, and nonprofit nongovernmental agencies that provide direct services to victims of domestic violence. The final report shall set forth the views of the persons consulted on the recommendations.

The Attorney General shall ensure that no later than 1 year after September 13, 1994, the study required under subsection (a) is completed and a report describing the findings made is submitted to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $200,000 for fiscal year 1996.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40292, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1939.)

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1994Enacted · Pub. L. 103-322 · 108 Stat. 1939

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