§14161. Federal assistance to ease increased burdens on State court systems

(a) In general

The Attorney General shall, subject to the availability of appropriation, make grants for States and units of local government to pay the costs of providing increased resources for courts, prosecutors, public defenders, and other criminal justice participants as necessary to meet the increased demands for judicial activities resulting from the provisions of this Act and amendments made by this Act.

(b) Applications

In carrying out this section, the Attorney General may make grants to, or enter into contracts with public or private agencies, institutions, or organizations or individuals to carry out any purpose specified in this section. The Attorney General shall have final authority over all funds awarded under this section.

(c) Records

Each recipient that receives a grant under this section shall keep such records as the Attorney General may require to facilitate an effective audit.

(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-

(1) $23,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;

(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;

(3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;

(4) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and

(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2000,

to remain available for obligation until expended.

( Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, §210602, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2073 .)

References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 103–322, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1796 , known as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 13701 of this title and Tables.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 14214 of this title.