34 USC 30102 - Development and support of cybersecurity forensic capabilities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 30102.

Development and support of cybersecurity forensic capabilities

(a)

In general

The Attorney General shall establish such regional computer forensic laboratories as the Attorney General considers appropriate, and provide support to existing computer forensic laboratories, in order that all such computer forensic laboratories have the capability—

(1)

to provide forensic examinations with respect to seized or intercepted computer evidence relating to criminal activity (including cyberterrorism);

(2)

to provide training and education for Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel and prosecutors regarding investigations, forensic analyses, and prosecutions of computer-related crime (including cyberterrorism);

(3)

to assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement in enforcing Federal, State, and local criminal laws relating to computer-related crime;

(4)

to facilitate and promote the sharing of Federal law enforcement expertise and information about the investigation, analysis, and prosecution of computer-related crime with State and local law enforcement personnel and prosecutors, including the use of multijurisdictional task forces; and

(5)

to carry out such other activities as the Attorney General considers appropriate.

(b)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

Authorization

(2)

Availability

(Pub. L. 107–56, title VIII, § 816, Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 385.)

cite as: 34 USC 30102