HR 4344 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Construction and Personnel Programs Development Act of 1981
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1981-08-06)
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Criminal Justice Construction and Personnel Programs Development Act of 1981 - 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, Modernization, and Staffing 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 and for the employment and training of personnel at such facilities. Apportions appropriations 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 on the design, construction, and modernization of facilities. Requires any State desiring to receive such funding to submit a seven-year State plan. Directs the Administrator to operate a criminal justice facilities information clearinghouse. Authorizes the Secre…
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