42 USC 10702 - Establishment of Institute; duties

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§ 10702.

Establishment of Institute; duties

(a)

Establishment; purpose; incorporation; powers

(b)

Duties

The Institute shall—

(1)

direct a national program of assistance designed to assure each person ready access to a fair and effective system of justice by providing funds to—

(A)

State courts;

(B)

national organizations which support and are supported by State courts; and

(C)

any other nonprofit organization that will support and achieve the purposes of this chapter;

(2)

foster coordination and cooperation with the Federal judiciary in areas of mutual concern;

(3)

promote recognition of the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to an independent judiciary; and

(4)

encourage education for judges and support personnel of State court systems through national and State organizations, including universities.

(c)

Duplication of functions; responsibility of State agencies

(d)

Maintenance of offices in State of incorporation; agent for receipt of service of process

(e)

Tax status of Institute and programs assisted thereby

(f)

Rules, regulations, etc.; notice and comment

(Pub. L. 98–620, title II, § 203, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3336; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7321(b)(1), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4466; Pub. L. 100–702, title VI, § 601, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4652; Pub. L. 102–528, § 3(1), Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3462.)

cite as: 42 USC 10702