Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73
§3171 Planning appropriations
Title 18 › Part PART II— - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › Chapter CHAPTER 208— - SPEEDY TRIAL › § 3171
Summary
Gives $2,500,000 to the federal courts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts will divide the money among federal judicial districts so they can begin planning and starting speedy-trial programs. The money stays available until spent. A district can spend the funds only if two‑thirds of its planning group agree. Funds may be used for staff, facilities, and other lawful purposes.
Full Legal Text
Title 18, §3171
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(a)There is authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, to the Federal judiciary the sum of $2,500,000 to be allocated by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to Federal judicial districts to carry out the initial phases of planning and implementation of speedy trial plans under this chapter. The funds so appropriated shall remain available until expended.
(b)No funds appropriated under this section may be expended in any district except by two-thirds vote of the planning group. Funds to the extent available may be expended for personnel, facilities, and any other purpose permitted by law.
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18 U.S.C. § 3171
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73