Violence Control Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Violence Control Act of 1982 - Title I: Federally Cognizable Personal Violence - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise and recodify various crimes against the person, including murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, maiming, battery, menacing, terrorizing, communicating a threat, kidnapping, and criminal restraint. Authorizes a new sentence of "life without release" for crimes, including murder and kidnapping, for which the death penalty is currently authorized. Defines "life without release" to mean a sentence imposed without possibility of parole or other release, except for Presidential pardon. Sets forth procedural requirements for imposition of "life without release", including a separate sentencing hearing to determine the existence of aggravating or mitigating circumstances. Permits the defendant or the Government to appeal the sentence. Extends the jurisdictional basis for murder to include heads of executive departments, employees of the U.S. Probation System, and contract murder. Title II: Provisions Related to Federally Cognizable Personal Violence - Recodifies the authority of the Secret Service to protect national figures. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasu…