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S. 580 (93rd)

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code by adding a new chapter 404 to establish an Institute for Continuing Studies of Juvenile Justice.

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Introduced

26 January 1973

Last action

26 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI], Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN], Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI], Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Establishes an Institute for Continuing Studies of Juvenile Justice to serve as a coordinating center for the collection and dissemination of information in the field of juvenile delinquency and control, including comparisons and analysis of State and Federal laws and model laws and recommendations designed to promote effective and efficient systems of juvenile justice; and as a training center for representatives of all levels of government who are connected with the treatment and control of juvenile offenders. Provides that the Institute shall be under the supervision of a Director, appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who will supervise the staff, faculty, and administrative personnel necessary to the Institute's functioning. Gives the Institute powers to carry out the objectives of this Act. Creates an advisory Commission to design a curriculum for the Institutes enrollees and to supervise the overall policy and operations of the Institute. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 5041-5048)

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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