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34 U.S.C. 21721: Establishment of best practices for local, State, and Federal data collectionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 34-CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCHAPTER 217-ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION
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§21721. Establishment of best practices for local, State, and Federal data collection

(a)  In general

The Attorney General, in consultation with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, shall⁠—

(1)  establish best practices for data collection to focus on elder abuse; and

(2)  provide technical assistance to State, local, and tribal governments in adopting the best practices established under paragraph (1).

(b)  Deadline

Not later than 1 year after October 18, 2017, the Attorney General shall publish the best practices established under subsection (a)(1) on the website of the Department of Justice in a publicly accessible manner.

(c)  Limitation

Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or obligate compliance with the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).

( Pub. L. 115–70, title II, § 201 , Oct. 18, 2017 , 131 Stat. 1211 .)