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To provide for programs that involve continuing judicial supervision over offenders with substance abuse problems who are not violent offenders.

Introduced: May 15, 1997 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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May 29, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
May 15, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 1997
Introduced in House
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Drug Courts

Title II: Youth Courts

Title I: Drug Courts - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to States, State and local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments for programs that involve: (1) continuing judicial supervision over offenders with substance abuse problems who are not violent offenders; and (2) the integrated administration of other sanctions and services, which shall include mandatory periodic testing for the use of controlled substances or other addictive substances during any period of supervised release or probation for each participant.

Sets forth requirements regarding grant applications, the Federal grant share of program costs, geographic distribution of grant awards, reporting requirements, and technical assistance, training, and evaluation. Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Youth Courts - Directs the Attorney General to carry out a program in accordance with title I specifically for individuals who are under age 21. Permits a youth to participate in the program under this title only if a parent or other legal guardian participates. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now May 29, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · May 15, 1997
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 15, 1997
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 15, 1997
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 15, 1997
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 15, 1997
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