Bill > S234

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require prosecutors in jurisdictions with populations of at least 360,000 that receive federal funding to submit annual reports to the Attorney General detailing their prosecution practices. These reports must include the total number of cases referred for prosecution, the number of cases declined for prosecution or diversion, details about defendants' prior criminal histories in plea agreements, and information about internal policies that may prevent prosecution of specific criminal offenses. The bill defines "covered offenses" as serious crimes like murder, rape, robbery, assault, and firearm-related offenses. Additionally, the bill incentivizes compliance by giving priority in federal fund disbursement to jurisdictions whose prosecutors submit these reports. The Attorney General is mandated to establish uniform reporting standards, share the information with congressional judiciary committees, and publish the reports on a public website. The bill also includes a provision that prohibits distributing Byrne-JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) funds to jurisdictions that ban cash bail for firearm-related offenses, further attempting to influence local criminal justice practices.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/234/all-info