34 USC 10201 - Evaluation

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 10201.

Evaluation

(a)

Guidelines and comprehensive evaluations

To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of programs funded under this subchapter, the National Institute of Justice shall—

(1)

develop guidelines, in cooperation with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, to assist State and local units of government to conduct program evaluations; and

(2)

conduct a reasonable number of comprehensive evaluations of programs funded under section 10156 (formula grants) and section 10171 (discretionary grants) of this title.

(b)

Criteria for selecting programs for review

In selecting programs for review, the Director of the National Institute of Justice should consider—

(1)

whether the program establishes or demonstrates a new and innovative approach to drug or crime control;

(2)

the cost of the program to be evaluated and the number of similar programs funded under section 10156 (formula grants) of this title;

(3)

whether the program has a high potential to be replicated in other jurisdictions; and

(4)

whether there is substantial public awareness and community involvement in the program. Routine auditing, monitoring, and internal assessment of a State and local drug control program’s progress shall be the sole responsibility of the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

(c)

Annual report

(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 520, as added Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6091(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4337; amended Pub. L. 101–647, title XVIII, § 1801(b), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4848; Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1111(c)(2)(B), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3101.)

cite as: 34 USC 10201