Federal · Title 34 — Crime Control and Law Enforcement

34 U.S.C. § 20981: Pilot program for monitoring sexual offenders

Civil

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This statute establishes a federal grant program funding electronic monitoring of sex offenders through GPS devices and law enforcement, with $5 million annually allocated for 2007–2009 to test effectiveness.

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carrying out programs to outfit sex offenders with electronic monitoring units; and the employment of law enforcement officials necessary to carry out such programs. The Attorney General shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 3 years. provide a tracking device for each offender that contains a central processing unit with global positioning system; and permit continuous monitoring of offenders 24 hours a day. Each State, local government, or Indian tribal government desiring 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. describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section. In making grants under this section, the Attorney General shall ensure that different approaches to monitoring are funded to allow an assessment of effectiveness. There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2009 to carry out this section. assessing the effectiveness and value of this section; comparing the cost effectiveness of the electronic monitoring to reduce sex offenses compared to other alternatives; and making recommendations for continuing funding and the appropriate levels for such funding.

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