Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Alaskan Rural Prosecution Unit.

1 recipient will receive $1,973,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 4

Description: The overall goal of this grant is to improve prosecution services in rural Alaska. The project will significantly affect crime in rural Alaska by providing a flexible prosecution team available to provide back-up and assistance throughout rural Alaska, as needed. The team will consist of three prosecutors, a paralegal, and a secretary who will be available at any time by phone and email or by travel to specific rural offices, when necessary.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Alaska Department of Law (616927430)	$1,973		State Government	Administrative Services Director P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, AK

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $2,000,000 for the Alaskan Rural Prosecution Unit;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007