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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 · Sec. 621

Sec. 621. PILOT PROGRAM FOR MONITORING SEXUAL OFFENDERS

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## SEC. 621 PILOT PROGRAM FOR MONITORING SEXUAL OFFENDERS **[**[34 U.S.C. 20981](/us/usc/t34/s20981)**]** ###
(a)Sex Offender Monitoring Program ####
(1)Grants Authorized #####
(A)In general The Attorney General is authorized to award grants (referred to as “Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Grants”) to States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments to assist in— ######
(i)carrying out programs to outfit sex offenders with electronic monitoring units; and ######
(ii)the employment of law enforcement officials necessary to carry out such programs. #####
(B)Duration The Attorney General shall award grants under this section for a period not to exceed 3 years. #####
(C)Minimum standards The electronic monitoring units used in the pilot program shall at a minimum— ######
(i)provide a tracking device for each offender that contains a central processing unit with global positioning system; and ######
(ii)permit continuous monitoring of offenders 24 hours a day. ####
(2)Application #####
(A)In general Each State, local government, or Indian tribal government desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. #####
(B)Contents Each application submitted pursuant to subparagraph
(A)shall— ######
(i)describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and ######
(ii)provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section. ###
(b)Innovation In making grants under this section, the Attorney General shall ensure that different approaches to monitoring are funded to allow an assessment of effectiveness. ###
(c)Authorization of Appropriations ####
(1)In general There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2009 to carry out this section. ####
(2)Report Not later than September 1, 2010, the Attorney General shall report to Congress— #####
(A)assessing the effectiveness and value of this section; #####
(B)comparing the cost effectiveness of the electronic monitoring to reduce sex offenses compared to other alternatives; and #####
(C)making recommendations for continuing funding and the appropriate levels for such funding.
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Sec. 621
PILOT PROGRAM FOR MONITORING SEXUAL OFFENDERS
U.S.C.§ 20981
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