S 3209 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Construction Reform Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-11-18)
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Criminal Justice Construction Reform Act - Title I: Findings and Definitions - Sets forth definitions and findings. Defines "criminal justice facilities" to include court, law enforcement, juvenile, correctional, and other facilities used for any criminal justice purpose. Title II: Grants for the Construction and Modernization of Criminal Justice Facilities - Authorizes the Administrator of the Criminal Justice Facilities Administration (established under title III) to make grants to States for the construction and modernization of criminal justice facilities during fiscal years 1983 through 1988. Allots a portion of sums appropriated among States on the basis of population and the volume and expenditure of criminal justice activities. Sets aside another portion of such sums appropriated for demonstration grants to test the applicability of advanced practices to the design, construction, and modernization of facilities. Requires any State desiring to receive such funding to submit a State plan for a seven-year period, which contains specified provisions and assurances, including a comprehensive statewide program. Directs the Administrator to operate an information clearinghouse on …
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