Criminal Code Revision Act of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Criminal Code Revision Act of 1981 - Title I: Revision of Title 18 - Amends in its entirety title 18 of the United States Code, the Federal criminal code. Subdivides such title into the following subtitles: (1) provisions of general applicability; (2) offenses; (3) sentencing and corrections; (4) administration and procedure; and (5) ancilliary civil proceedings. Subtitle I: Provisions of General Applicability - Sets forth 36 general definitions. Provides that particular offenses may include separate Federal jurisdictional requirements. Directs the Attorney General to prescribe guidelines for the exercise of Federal enforcement efforts where there is concurrent State or local jurisdiction. Requires these guidelines to provide for the discontinuation of Federal efforts unless a demonstrable, substantial interest would be served. Directs the Attorney General to consult with State and local governments concerning the exercise of Federal jurisdiction and to report annually to Congress on the extent of such exercise. Declares that Federal jurisdiction is not generally preemptive of State jurisdiction, but enumerates offenses with respect to which the Attorney General may order preemptio…