§ 20981. Pilot program for monitoring sexual offenders

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2006

   Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006

   Pub. L. 109–248 title VI § 621 · 120 Stat. 587

   Enacted · 34 U.S.C. § 20981

   Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 621, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 633

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 109–248, title VI, § 621, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 633

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 621. 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.— The Attorney General shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 3 years. (C) Minimum standards.— The electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program shall at a minimum— (i) provide a single-unit tracking device for each offender that— (I) contains a central processing unit with global positioning system and cellular technology in a single unit; and (II) provides two- and three-way voice communication; and (ii) permit active, real-time, and continuous monitoring of offenders 24 hours a day. (2) Application.— (A) In general.— 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) 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.— 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) Authorization of Appropriations.— (1) In general.— There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2009 to carry out this section. (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.

2. 2008

   Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators Act of 2008

   Pub. L. 110–400 § 4(a) · 122 Stat. 4224

   Amended · 34 U.S.C. § 20981(a)(1)(C)

   Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) set minimum standards for electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) set minimum standards for electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Subparagraph (C) of section 621(a)(1) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16981(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows: “(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.” .

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 110–400, § 4(b), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4228, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to grants provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 13, 2008].”

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