34 USC 20971 - Jimmy Ryce State civil commitment programs for sexually dangerous persons

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

§ 20971.

Jimmy Ryce State civil commitment programs for sexually dangerous persons

(a)

Grants authorized

(b)

Limitation

(c)

Eligibility

(1)

In general

To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a jurisdiction shall, before the expiration of the compliance period—

(A)

have established a civil commitment program for sexually dangerous persons that is consistent with guidelines issued by the Attorney General; or

(B)

submit a plan for the establishment of such a program.

(2)

Compliance period

(3)

Release notice

(A)

Each civil commitment program for which funding is required under this section shall require the issuance of timely notice to a State official responsible for considering whether to pursue civil commitment proceedings upon the impending release of any person incarcerated by the State who—

(i)

has been convicted of a sexually violent offense; or

(ii)

has been deemed by the State to be at high risk for recommitting any sexual offense against a minor.

(B)

The program shall further require that upon receiving notice under subparagraph (A), the State official shall consider whether or not to pursue a civil commitment proceeding, or any equivalent proceeding required under State law.

(d)

Attorney General reports

(e)

Definitions

As used in this section:

(1)

The term “civil commitment program” means a program that involves—

(A)

secure civil confinement, including appropriate control, care, and treatment during such confinement; and

(B)

appropriate supervision, care, and treatment for individuals released following such confinement.

(2)

The term “sexually dangerous person” means a person suffering from a serious mental illness, abnormality, or disorder, as a result of which the individual would have serious difficulty in refraining from sexually violent conduct or child molestation.

(3)

The term “jurisdiction” has the meaning given such term in section 20911 of this title.

(f)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 109–248, title III, § 301, July 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 617.)

cite as: 34 USC 20971