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Federal Assistance to State and Local Indigent Defense ProgramsRead the NLADA Report (pdf, 608 Kb) published January 2002 for FY 1998 and 1999.
Byrne Formula Grants"Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance"Approximately $500 million per year, distributed to the states on a formula basis (depending on population and crime rates) by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the U.S. Department of Justice. Each governor designates a state agency to decide how to spread the money among the congressionally authorized 26 purpose areas relating to criminal justice (including indigent defense, technology, and alternative sentencing programs).
Local Law Enforcement Block GrantsDistributed to local jurisdictions on a formula basis by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. FY 2001 appropriation: $530 million. See purpose areas, procedures and NLADA tips.
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block GrantsBlock grants to states, with an emphasis on establishing systems of "graduated sanctions" for juveniles. Administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice. Purpose areas include indigent defense. See how to apply and official Guidance Manual (pdf document). FY 2001 appropriation: $250 million.
Crime Identification Technology Act$130 million grant program to states, can assist defenders in integrating their technology systems with other criminal justice agencies. Click here for more information.
Drug Courts$50 million to states to plan and implement drug courts. Click here for more information.
Weed and Seed$34 million to designated local jurisdictions to "weed" out crime and "seed" blighted areas with crime prevention programs. Click here for more information. |
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