Increased Transparency for Prosecutors in Violence and Sex Crime Cases.
This Act mandates annual reporting for chief prosecutors in large jurisdictions receiving federal grants to combat violence against women. These reports must detail how prosecutors handle cases involving rape, domestic violence, and other serious sexual offenses, including reasons for declining prosecution and bail conditions. The goal is to enhance accountability and transparency in the justice system, directly impacting public safety and victim protection.
Key points
Prosecutors in large jurisdictions must annually publish detailed data on the prosecution of sexual offenses and domestic violence (defined as 'covered offenses').
Reports must cover case declinations, bail conditions, plea agreements, and sentencing outcomes, especially for defendants with prior criminal records or listed on the National Sex Offender Registry.
Failure to report or declining to prosecute more than half of referred cases can lead to the reduction or suspension of federal anti-violence funding.
All collected data will be published on a publicly viewable website, increasing citizen oversight of prosecutorial actions.
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