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H.R. 198

SERVE Our Communities Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement

Plain-English summary

Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act or the SERVE Our Communities Act This bill authorizes the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to states and local governments for mentoring, transitional services, and training to help offenders successfully reintegrate back into the community after incarceration. To be eligible for a grant, a state or local government must take steps to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders and allow a state court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions.

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Official Subjects

Crime and Law EnforcementCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFamily servicesCommunity life and organizationIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthState and local courtsViolent crimeHealth care coverage and access

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