r/title-34-CRIME-CONTROL-AND-LAW-ENFORCEMENT wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 34 defines, in section order.
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
“department or agency of the United States” applies in that section
the terms “department or agency of the United States” and “Federal department or agency” include a Federal court; and (ii) the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall perform, for a Federal court, the functions assigned to the head of a department or agency. (2) Other authority The Attorney General shall develop such computer software, design and obtain such telecommunications and computer hardware, and employ such personnel, as are necessary to establish and operate the system in accordance with this section.
“Federal department or agency” applies in that section
the terms “department or agency of the United States” and “Federal department or agency” include a Federal court; and (ii) the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall perform, for a Federal court, the functions assigned to the head of a department or agency. (2) Other authority The Attorney General shall develop such computer software, design and obtain such telecommunications and computer hardware, and employ such personnel, as are necessary to establish and operate the system in accordance with this section.
“firearm” applies in that section
The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsection (a)(2). (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to enable the Attorney General to carry out this section.
“handgun” applies in that section
The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsection (a)(2). (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to enable the Attorney General to carry out this section.
“licensed dealer” applies in that section
The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsection (a)(2). (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to enable the Attorney General to carry out this section.
“licensed importer” applies in that section
The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsection (a)(2). (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to enable the Attorney General to carry out this section.
“licensed manufacturer” applies in that section
The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsection (a)(2). (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to enable the Attorney General to carry out this section.
“licensee” applies in that section
The term “licensee” means a licensed importer (as defined in section 921(a)(9) of title 18 ), a licensed manufacturer (as defined in section 921(a)(10) of that title), or a licensed dealer (as defined in section 921(a)(11) of that title). (2) Other terms
“adjudicated as a mental defective” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “adjudicated as a mental defective” and “committed to a mental institution” have the same meanings as in section 922(g)(4) of title 18 . (3) Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
“committed to a mental institution” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “adjudicated as a mental defective” and “committed to a mental institution” have the same meanings as in section 922(g)(4) of title 18 . (3) Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
“court order” applies throughout its chapter
The term “court order” includes a court order (as described in section 922(g)(8) of title 18 ). (2) Mental health terms
“misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” applies throughout its chapter
The term “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” has the meaning given the term in section 921(a)(33) of title 18 .
“judicial proceeding” applies in that section
the term “judicial proceeding” means a hearing— (i) of which the person received actual notice; and (ii) at which the person had an opportunity to participate with counsel. (3) Department of Justice The Attorney General shall— (A) ensure that any information submitted to, or maintained by, the Attorney General under this section is kept accurate and confidential, as required by the laws, regulations, policies, or procedures governing the applicable record system; (B) provide for the timely removal and destruction of obsolete and erroneous names and information from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; and (C) work with States to encourage the development of computer …
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States.
“home health care agency” applies in that section
The term “home health care agency” means an agency that provides home health care or personal care services on a visiting basis in a place of residence.;
“nursing facility” applies in that section
The term “nursing facility” means a facility or institution (or a distinct part of an institution) that is primarily engaged in providing to residents of the facility or institution nursing care, including skilled nursing care, and related services for individuals who require medical or nursing care. (j) This section shall apply without fiscal year limitation.
“authorized employer” applies in that section
The term “authorized employer” means any person that— (A) employs private security officers; and (B) is authorized by regulations promulgated by the Attorney General to request a criminal history record information search of an employee through a State identification bureau pursuant to this section. (3) Private security officer
“employee” applies in that section
The term “employee” includes both a current employee and an applicant for employment as a private security officer. (2) Authorized employer
“private security officer” applies in that section
The term “private security officer”— (A) means an individual other than an employee of a Federal, State, or local government, whose primary duty is to perform security services, full or part time, for consideration, whether armed or unarmed and in uniform or plain clothes (except for services excluded from coverage under this section if the Attorney General determines by regulation that such exclusion would serve the public interest); but (B) does not include— (i) employees whose duties are primarily internal audit or credit functions; (ii) employees of electronic security system companies acting as technicians or monitors; or (iii) employees whose duties primarily involve the secure …
“security services” applies in that section
The term “security services” means acts to protect people or property as defined by regulations promulgated by the Attorney General. (5) State identification bureau
“State identification bureau” applies in that section
The term “State identification bureau” means the State entity designated by the Attorney General for the submission and receipt of criminal history record information. (d) Criminal history record information search (1) In general (A) Submission of fingerprints An authorized employer may submit to the State identification bureau of a participating State, fingerprints or other means of positive identification, as determined by the Attorney General, of an employee of such employer for purposes of a criminal history record information search pursuant to this section.
“Uniform Crime Reports” applies in that section
the term “Uniform Crime Reports” means the reports authorized under section 534 of title 28 and administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation which compiles nationwide criminal statistics for use in law enforcement administration, operation, and management and to assess the nature and type of crime in the United States. (c) Establishment of system (1) In general The Attorney General shall acquire, collect, classify, and preserve national data on Federal criminal offenses as part of the Uniform Crime Reports.
“sexual orientation” applies in that section
the term “sexual orientation” means consensual homosexuality or heterosexuality. This subsection does not limit any existing cause of action or right to bring an action, including any action under the Administrative Procedure Act [ 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq., 701 et seq.] or the All Writs Act [ 28 U.S.C. 1651 ]. (4) Data acquired under this section shall be used only for research or statistical purposes and may not contain any information that may reveal the identity of an individual victim of a crime. (5) The Attorney General shall publish an annual summary of the data acquired under this section, including data about crimes committed by, and crimes directed against, juveniles.
“Director” applies in that section
The term “Director” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. (2) Foreign instrumentality, etc.
“foreign agent” applies in that section
The terms “foreign instrumentality”, “foreign agent”, and “trade secret” have the meanings given those terms in section 1839 of title 18 . (3) State
“foreign instrumentality” applies in that section
The terms “foreign instrumentality”, “foreign agent”, and “trade secret” have the meanings given those terms in section 1839 of title 18 . (3) State
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” includes the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. (4) United States company
“trade secret” applies in that section
The terms “foreign instrumentality”, “foreign agent”, and “trade secret” have the meanings given those terms in section 1839 of title 18 . (3) State
“United States company” applies in that section
The term “United States company” means an organization organized under the laws of the United States or a State or political subdivision thereof. (b) Reports Not later than 1 year after May 11, 2016 , and biannually thereafter, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, the Director, and the heads of other appropriate agencies, shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and make publicly available on the Web site of the Department of Justice and disseminate to the public through such other means as the Attorney General may identify, a report on the following: (1) The scope and breadth of …
“sexual assault” applies in that section
the term “sexual assault” means the occurrence of an act that constitutes any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, Tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent.
“Federal law enforcement assistance” applies throughout its chapter
the term “Federal law enforcement assistance” means funds, equipment, training, intelligence information, and personnel;
“Federal law enforcement community” applies throughout its chapter
the term “Federal law enforcement community” means the heads of the following departments or agencies: (A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation, (B) the Drug Enforcement Administration, (C) the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice, (D) the Internal Revenue Service, (E) the Customs Service, (F) the Immigration and Naturalization Service, (G) the United States Marshals Service, (H) the National Park Service, (I) the United States Postal Service, (J) the Secret Service, (K) the Coast Guard, (L) the National Security Division of the Department of Justice, (M) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, and (N) other Federal agencies with specific …
“law enforcement emergency” applies throughout its chapter
the term “law enforcement emergency” means an uncommon situation which requires law enforcement, which is or threatens to become of serious or epidemic proportions, and with respect to which State and local resources are inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens or to enforce the criminal law, except that such term does not include— (A) the perceived need for planning or other activities related to crowd control for general public safety projects, or (B) a situation requiring the enforcement of laws associated with scheduled public events, including political conventions and sports events, and;
“State” applies throughout its chapter
the term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
“Federal agency head” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal agency head” means the head of any executive, legislative, or judicial branch Government entity that employs Federal law enforcement officers. (2) Federal Board
“Federal Board” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal Board” means the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board established under section 50313(a) of this title . (3) Federal Board members
“Federal Board members” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal Board members” means the members of the Federal Board appointed under section 50313(c) of this title . (4) Federal Law Enforcement Badge
“Federal Law Enforcement Badge” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal Law Enforcement Badge” means the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery described in section 50311 of this title . (5) Federal law enforcement officer
“Federal law enforcement officer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal law enforcement officer”— (A) means a Federal employee— (i) who has statutory authority to make arrests or apprehensions; (ii) who is authorized by the agency of the employee to carry firearms; and (iii) whose duties are primarily— (I) engagement in or supervision of the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law; or (II) the protection of Federal, State, local, or foreign government officials against threats to personal safety; and (B) includes a law enforcement officer employed by the Amtrak Police Department or Federal Reserve. (6) Office
“Office” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Office” means the Congressional Badge of Bravery Office established under section 50331(a) of this title . (7) State and Local Board
“State and Local Board” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State and Local Board” means the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board established under section 50323(a) of this title . (8) State and Local Board members
“State and Local Board members” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State and Local Board members” means the members of the State and Local Board appointed under section 50323(c) of this title . (9) State and Local Law Enforcement Badge
“State and Local Law Enforcement Badge” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State and Local Law Enforcement Badge” means the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery described in section 50321 of this title . (10) State or local agency head
“State or local agency head” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State or local agency head” means the head of any executive, legislative, or judicial branch entity of a State or local government that employs State or local law enforcement officers. (11) State or local law enforcement officer
“State or local law enforcement officer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State or local law enforcement officer” means an employee of a State or local government— (A) who has statutory authority to make arrests or apprehensions; (B) who is authorized by the agency of the employee to carry firearms; and (C) whose duties are primarily— (i) engagement in or supervision of the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law; or (ii) the protection of Federal, State, local, or foreign government officials against threats to personal safety.
“Blue Alert” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Blue Alert” means information sent through the network relating to— (A) the serious injury or death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty; (B) an officer who is missing in connection with the officer’s official duties; or (C) an imminent and credible threat that an individual intends to cause the serious injury or death of a law enforcement officer. (3) Blue Alert plan
“Blue Alert plan” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Blue Alert plan” means the plan of a State, unit of local government, or Federal agency participating in the network for the dissemination of information received as a Blue Alert. (4) Law enforcement officer The term “law enforcement officer” shall have the same meaning as in section 10284 of this title . (5) Network
“Coordinator” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Coordinator” means the Blue Alert Coordinator of the Department of Justice designated under section 50503(a) of this title . (2) Blue Alert
“network” applies throughout its chapter
The term “network” means the Blue Alert communications network established by the Attorney General under section 50502 of this title . (6) State
“State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
“law enforcement agency” applies in that section
the term “law enforcement agency” means a Federal, State, Tribal, or local agency engaged in the prevention, detection, or investigation, prosecution, or adjudication of any violation of the criminal laws of the United States, a State, Tribal, or a political subdivision of a State;
“law enforcement officer” applies in that section
the term “law enforcement officer” means any current or former officer (including a correctional officer), agent, or employee of the United States, a State, Indian Tribe, or a political subdivision of a State authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of the criminal laws of the United States, a State, Indian Tribe, or a political subdivision of a State; and;
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
“law enforcement agency” applies in that section
The term “law enforcement agency” means a Federal agency that employs a law enforcement officer. (2) Law enforcement officer
“law enforcement officer” applies in that section
The term “law enforcement officer” has the meaning given the term “Federal law enforcement officer” in section 115 of title 18 . (3) Peer support communication
“peer support communication” applies in that section
The term “peer support communication” includes— (A) an oral or written communication made in the course of a peer support counseling session; (B) a note or report arising out of a peer support counseling session; (C) a record of a peer support counseling session; or (D) with respect to a communication made by a peer support participant in the course of a peer support counseling session, another communication, regarding the first communication, that is made between a peer support specialist and— (i) another peer support specialist; (ii) a staff member of a peer support counseling program; or (iii) a supervisor of the peer support specialist. (4) Peer support counseling program
“peer support counseling program” applies in that section
The term “peer support counseling program” means a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency. (5) Peer support counseling session
“peer support counseling session” applies in that section
The term “peer support counseling session” means any counseling formally provided through a peer support counseling program between a peer support specialist and 1 or more law enforcement officers. (6) Peer support participant
“peer support participant” applies in that section
The term “peer support participant” means a law enforcement officer who receives counseling services from a peer support specialist. (7) Peer support specialist
“peer support specialist” applies in that section
The term “peer support specialist” means a law enforcement officer who— (A) has received training in— (i) peer support counseling; and (ii) providing emotional and moral support to law enforcement officers who have been involved in or exposed to an emotionally traumatic experience in the course of employment; and (B) is designated by a law enforcement agency to provide the services described in subparagraph (A). (b) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (c), a peer support specialist or a peer support participant may not disclose the contents of a peer support communication to an individual who was not a party to the peer support communication.
“first responder” applies in that section
The term “first responder” has the meaning given the term “public safety officer” in section 10284 of this title . (2) First responder agency
“first responder agency” applies in that section
The term “first responder agency” means a Federal, State, local, or Tribal agency that employs or otherwise engages the services of a first responder. (3) Peer support counseling program
“peer support counseling program” applies in that section
The term “peer support counseling program” means a program provided by a first responder agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a first responder of the first responder agency. (4) Peer support participant
“peer support participant” applies in that section
The term “peer support participant” means a first responder who receives counseling services from a peer support specialist. (5) Peer support specialist
“peer support specialist” applies in that section
The term “peer support specialist” means a first responder who— (A) has received training in— (i) peer support counseling; and (ii) providing emotional and moral support to first responders who have been involved in or exposed to an emotionally traumatic experience in the course of the duties of those first responders; and (B) is designated by a first responder agency to provide the services described in subparagraph (A).
“official finding of wrongdoing” applies in that section
the term “official finding of wrongdoing” means a determination by the law enforcement officer’s or first responders’ superior officer or employing law agency that the officer acted outside of the scope of their duties or not in accordance with the agency’s official policies or procedures. (c) Commission on medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders (1) Establishment The President shall establish a Commission on the medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders (hereinafter known as the “Commission”). (2) Appointment Not later than 150 days after May 28, 2026 , the President shall appoint 12 members of the Commission.
“crime of violence” applies in that section
The term “crime of violence” has the same meaning as in section 924(c)(3) of title 18 . (2) Private prisoner transport company
“private prisoner transport company” applies in that section
The term “private prisoner transport company” means any entity, other than the United States, a State, or an inferior political subdivision of a State, which engages in the business of the transporting for compensation, individuals committed to the custody of any State or of an inferior political subdivision of a State, or any attempt thereof. (3) Violent prisoner
“violent prisoner” applies in that section
The term “violent prisoner” means any individual in the custody of a State or an inferior political subdivision of a State who has previously been convicted of or is currently charged with a crime of violence or any similar statute of a State or the inferior political subdivisions of a State, or any attempt thereof.
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” means each of the several States and the District of Columbia, Indian Tribes, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
“legal representation” applies in that section
the term “legal representation” means legal counsel and investigative, expert, and other services necessary for competent representation. (c) Use of funds Grants awarded under subsection (a)— (1) shall be used to establish, implement, or improve an effective system for providing competent legal representation to— (A) indigents charged with an offense subject to capital punishment; (B) indigents who have been sentenced to death and who seek appellate or collateral relief in State court; and (C) indigents who have been sentenced to death and who seek review in the Supreme Court of the United States; and (2) shall not be used to fund, directly or indirectly, representation in specific capital …
“exoneree” applies in that section
the term “exoneree” means an individual who— (A) has been convicted of a Federal, tribal, or State offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment of more than 1 year; (B) has served a term of imprisonment for not less than 6 months in a Federal, tribal, or State prison or correctional facility as a result of the conviction described in subparagraph (A); and (C) has been determined to be factually innocent of the offense described in subparagraph (A);
“Indian tribe” applies in that section
the term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given in section 10251 of this title ;
“offender” applies in that section
the term “offender” includes an exoneree; and;
“Transitional Jobs strategy” applies in that section
the term “Transitional Jobs strategy” means an employment strategy for youth and adults who are chronically unemployed or those that have barriers to employment that— (A) is conducted by State, tribal, and local governments, State, tribal, and local workforce boards, and nonprofit organizations; (B) provides time-limited employment using individual placements, team placements, and social enterprise placements, without displacing existing employees; (C) pays wages in accordance with applicable law, but in no event less than the higher of the rate specified in section 206(a)(1) of title 29 or the applicable State or local minimum wage law, which are subsidized, in whole or in part, by public …
“covered grant program” applies in that section
the term “covered grant program” means grants awarded under section 60511, 60521, or 60531 of this title, as amended by this title; 1;
“covered grantee” applies in that section
the term “covered grantee” means a recipient of a grant from a covered grant program; (3) the term “nonprofit”, when used with respect to an organization, means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 , and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title; and;
“unresolved audit finding” applies in that section
the term “unresolved audit finding” means an audit report finding in a final audit report of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice that a covered grantee has used grant funds awarded to that grantee under a covered grant program for an unauthorized expenditure or otherwise unallowable cost that is not closed or resolved during a 12-month period prior to the date on which the final audit report is issued. (b) Audit requirement Beginning in fiscal year 2019, and annually thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct audits of covered grantees to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds awarded under covered grant programs.
“Single State Authority for Substance Abuse” applies in that section
The term “Single State Authority for Substance Abuse” means an entity designated by the Governor or chief executive officer of a State as the single State administrative authority responsible for the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, regulation, and evaluation of substance abuse services. (f) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
“community confinement” applies in that section
the term “community confinement” means residence in a community treatment center, halfway house, restitution center, mental health facility, alcohol or drug rehabilitation center, or other community facility.
“direct-release prisoner” applies in that section
the term “direct-release prisoner” means a prisoner who is scheduled for release and will not be placed in prerelease custody. (4) Definition In this subsection,
“eligible elderly offender” applies in that section
The term “eligible elderly offender” means an offender in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons— (i) who is not less than 60 years of age; (ii) who is serving a term of imprisonment that is not life imprisonment based on conviction for an offense or offenses that do not include any crime of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18 ), sex offense (as defined in section 20911(5) of this title ), offense described in section 2332b(g)(5)(B) of title 18 , or offense under chapter 37 of title 18, and has served ⅔ of the term of imprisonment to which the offender was sentenced; (iii) who has not been convicted in the past of any Federal or State crime of violence, sex offense, or other …
“eligible terminally ill offender” applies in that section
The term “eligible terminally ill offender” means an offender in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons who— (i) is serving a term of imprisonment based on conviction for an offense or offenses that do not include any crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18 ), sex offense (as defined in section 20911(5) of this title ), offense described in section 2332b(g)(5)(B) of title 18 , or offense under chapter 37 of title 18; (ii) satisfies the criteria specified in clauses (iii) through (vii) of subparagraph (A); and (iii) has been determined by a medical doctor approved by the Bureau of Prisons to be— (I) in need of care at a nursing home, intermediate care facility, or assisted …
“home detention” applies in that section
The term “home detention” has the same meaning given the term in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as of April 9, 2008 , and includes detention in a nursing home or other residential long-term care facility. (C) Term of imprisonment
“term of imprisonment” applies in that section
The term “term of imprisonment” includes multiple terms of imprisonment ordered to run consecutively or concurrently, which shall be treated as a single, aggregate term of imprisonment for purposes of this section. (D) Eligible terminally ill offender
“firearms offenses” applies throughout its chapter
the term “firearms offenses” means an offense under section 922 or 924 of title 18;
“Program” applies throughout its chapter
the term “Program” means the Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program established under section 60702 of this title ; and;
“transnational organized crime group” applies throughout its chapter
the term “transnational organized crime group” has the meaning given such term in section 2708(k)(6) of title 22 .
“agency” applies throughout its chapter
The term “agency” means a Federal law enforcement entity with jurisdiction to engage in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of a cold case murder.;
“cold case murder” applies throughout its chapter
The term “cold case murder” means a murder— (A) committed more than three years prior to the date of an application by a designated person under section 60901(a) of this title ; (B) previously investigated by a Federal law enforcement entity; (C) for which all probative investigative leads have been exhausted; and (D) for which no likely perpetrator has been identified.
“designated person” applies throughout its chapter
The term “designated person” means an immediate family member or someone similarly situated, as defined by the Attorney General.;
“immediate family member” applies throughout its chapter
The term “immediate family member” means a parent, parent-in-law, grandparent, grandparent-in-law, sibling, spouse, child, or step-child of a murder victim.;
“murder” applies throughout its chapter
The term “murder” means any criminal offense under section 1111(a) of title 18 or any offense the elements of which are substantially identical to such section.;
“victim” applies throughout its chapter
The term “victim” means a natural person who died as a result of a cold case murder.;