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US S3113
US S3113E-SERVICE Act Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2021
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Introduced
10/28/2021
10/28/2021
In Committee
10/28/2021
10/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2021 (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 bill aims to modernize the service process, improve victim safety, and ensure protection orders are enforceable as quickly as possible. The grants will fund the development and implementation of programs for electronically serving protection orders, in consultation with a multidisciplinary partnership. The bill requires grantees to report on the viability, cost, and challenges of their programs, as well as best practices for nationwide implementation. The Attorney General is authorized to provide $10 million in funding for the grants from 2022 to 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 10/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3113/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3113/BILLS-117s3113is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3113/BILLS-117s3113is.pdf.pdf |
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