34 USC 20981 - Pilot program for monitoring sexual offenders

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 07, 2024

§ 20981.

Pilot program for monitoring sexual offenders

(a)

Sex offender monitoring program

(1)

Grants authorized

(A)

In general

The Attorney General is authorized to award grants (referred to as “Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Grants”) to States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments to assist in—

(i)

carrying out programs to outfit sex offenders with electronic monitoring units; and

(ii)

the employment of law enforcement officials necessary to carry out such programs.

(B)

Duration

(C)

Minimum standards

The electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program shall at a minimum—

(i)

provide a tracking device for each offender that contains a central processing unit with global positioning system; and

(ii)

permit continuous monitoring of offenders 24 hours a day.

(2)

Application

(A)

In general

(B)

Contents

Each application submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall—

(i)

describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and

(ii)

provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.

(b)

Innovation

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

In general

(2)

Report

Not later than September 1, 2010, the Attorney General shall report to Congress—

(A)

assessing the effectiveness and value of this section;

(B)

comparing the cost effectiveness of the electronic monitoring to reduce sex offenses compared to other alternatives; and

(C)

making recommendations for continuing funding and the appropriate levels for such funding.

(Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 621, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 633; Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(a), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4227.)

cite as: 34 USC 20981