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US S2397
US S2397E-SERVICE Act Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2019
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Introduced
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to State and Tribal courts in order to allow the electronic service of certain court orders, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2019 or the E-SERVICE Act, authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to state and tribal courts to allow the electronic service of certain court orders, such as protection orders. The grants would fund the development and implementation of programs to modernize the service process, improve victim safety, and make protection orders enforceable more quickly. The bill requires grant recipients to establish multidisciplinary partnerships, report on their programs, and share best practices. It also allows the Attorney General to provide technical assistance and appropriates $10 million for the program from 2019 to 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2397/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2397/BILLS-116s2397is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2397/BILLS-116s2397is.pdf.pdf |
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