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S. 822 (113th)

Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013

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Introduced

25 April 2013

Last action

7 November 2013 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]

Subjects

Education

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) grant crime victims the right to be informed of their rights and of services available to them, (2) expand eligibility for post-conviction DNA testing in criminal proceedings other than death penalty cases, and (3) eliminate the waiver of the right to request DNA testing of biological evidence. Amends the Justice for All Act of 2004 to extend through FY2018 the authorization of appropriations for grant programs for: the enforcement of crime victims' rights; DNA training and education for law enforcement officers; sexual assault forensic exams; DNA research and development; DNA programs of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); identification of missing persons; improving the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in capital cases; providing incentives to states to establish a reasonable process for resolving claims of actual innocence; and the Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program to help states defray the costs of post-conviction DNA testing. Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to extend through FY2018 grants for notification to crime victims of dates and developments in criminal proceedings. Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY2018 for the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.. Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to: (1) extend (until three years after enactment of this Act) the period for compliance by governmental entities with requirements for payment of the full cost of forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, and (2) extend (through FY2018) the authorization of appropriations for the Paul Coverdell forensic sciences improvement grant program. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Justice to: (1) establish best practices for evidence retention to focus on the preservation of biological evidence; and (2) assist state, local, and tribal governments in adopting and implementing such best practices. Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require grant applicants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to include in grant applications a comprehensive state-wide plan for the improvement of the administration of the criminal justice system. Makes all grants awarded by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under this Act subject to audits beginning in FY2014 to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds by grantees.

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Timeline

  1. 25 April 2013

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3034-3036)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 April 2013

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3033-3034)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 October 2013

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 November 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 7 November 2013

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 November 2013

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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