Community Prosecutor Act of 1997

Summary

Community Prosecutor Act of 1997 - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to State attorneys general, prosecutors, units of local government, and Indian tribal prosecutors to establish or expand existing community prosecution programs, including hiring and training prosecutors. Directs the Attorney General to ensure that grant awards are distributed equitably between urban and rural communities. Sets forth provisions regarding eligibility requirements, permissible uses of funds, and evaluations. Requires that not more than one percent of appropriated funds be directed to the Attorney General to finance a study evaluating grants made under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 February 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 February 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 February 1997

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