Street Safety Act: Withholding Grants from States Not Assessing Pretrial Danger.
This bill links federal crime-fighting grants (Byrne grants) to state policies on pretrial release and criminal records. If a state prevents judges from considering the danger an individual poses to the community before setting bail or pretrial release, or if it seals felony criminal records, it will lose a portion of these federal funds. The withheld money will be reallocated directly to local governments within that state, potentially shifting how local law enforcement and safety programs are funded.
Key points
Requirement for Danger Assessment: States must allow courts to consider the danger or threat an individual poses to the community when determining pretrial release.
Financial Penalty: States failing to meet this standard or those sealing felony records will have federal crime prevention grants withheld.
Fund Reallocation: Withheld funds will be redirected to local government units within the non-compliant state to support local safety initiatives.
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