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34 U.S.C. § 20981

Title 34 Chapter 209 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 20981. Pilot program for monitoring sexual offenders

  • (a)
    • (1)
      • (A) 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) The Attorney General shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 3 years.
      • (C) 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)
      • (A) Each State, local government, or Indian tribal government desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
      • (B) 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) In making grants under this section, the Attorney General shall ensure that different approaches to monitoring are funded to allow an assessment of effectiveness.
  • (c)
    • (1) There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2009 to carry out this section.
    • (2) 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.

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