§20988 — Title 34 Navy | U.S. Code

Summary

Creates a grant program that lets the Attorney General give money to States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments. The money must help pay for programs where a proper official checks, at regular times, where some or all registered sex offenders live. Groups must apply to the Attorney General when and how the Attorney General asks. Applications must say what the money will be used for and promise to follow the rules. The Attorney General must pay for different methods so their results can be compared. Money was allowed for fiscal years 2007 through 2009 as needed. By April 1, 2009, the Attorney General must report to Congress on whether the program worked, whether address checks are cost-effective compared to other options, and what future funding should be.

Title 34, §20988

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(a)There is established the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Program”).

(b)Under the Program, the Attorney General is authorized to award grants to State,11 So in original. Probably should be “States,”. 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)(1)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)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)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)(1)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)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.

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.

§20988 Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant Program

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Title 34, §20988

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