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COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act (34 USC 10101) (Public Law 117-13). -

Adoption: 2021-05-20 | USA-2021-L-113810

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID–19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - International agreement

Joint Action Plan Between Jordan and the United States on Combating Smuggling of Nuclear and Radioactive Material. -

Adoption: 2016-03-01 | INT-2016-IA-105629

The plan lays out a general framework with clear-cut goals to institutionalize cooperation between concerned Jordanian bodies and similar authorities in the U.S. with the aim of devising a Jordanian response designed to combat the smuggling of nuclear and radioactive materials.

The plan sets the ground for closer mutual technical cooperation and will contribute to providing the Kingdom with the latest technological equipment. It also aims at building a robust nuclear safety system as the Kingdom has an ambitious program to harness nuclear energy.

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (P.L. 113-4) (127 STAT. 54). -

Adoption: 2013-03-07 | USA-2013-L-96826

An Act to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

Title I - Enhancing Judicial and Law Enforcement Tools to Combat Violence Against Women
Title II - Improving Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Title III - Services, Protection, and Justice for Young Victims of Violence
Title IV - Violence Reduction Practices
Title V - Strengthening the Healthcare System's Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Title VI - Save Homes for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Title VII - Economic Security for Victims of Violence
Title VIII - Protection of Battered Immigrants
Title IX - Safety for Indian Women
Title X - Safer Act
Title XI - Other Matters
Title XII - Trafficking Victims Protection
Subtitle A - Combating International Trafficking in Persons
Subtitle B - Combating Trafficking in Persons in the United States

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - International agreement

Traité d'entraide judiciaire en matière pénale entre le Gouvernement de la République algérienne démocratique et populaire et le Gouvernement des Etats-Unis d'Amérique, signé à Alger le 7 avril 2010. -

Adoption: 2010-04-07 | INT-2010-IA-86948

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Uniting and strengthening America by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism (USA Patriot Act) Act, 2001 (107-569).

Adoption: 2001-10-26 | USA-2001-L-60618

Seeks to deter and punish terrorists acts in the United States and around the world. Parts I and II provide for enhancing domestic security against terrorism as well as surveillance procedures. Part III deals with international money laundering abatement. Section IV provides for enhanced border protection, and Part V for removing obstacles to investigating terrorism. Part VI makes provision for victims of terrorism, public safety officers, and their families. Part VII deals with information sharing for critical infrastructure protection. Part VIII provides for strengthening of criminal law against terrorism; Part IX for improved intelligence. Finally, Part X contains miscellaneous provisions.

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, 2000 (H.R. 3244)(22 U.S.C. 7103) . -

Adoption: 2000-10-28 | USA-2000-L-59648

Provides for measures against trafficking in persons, slavery and involuntary servitude, and reauthorizes certain federal programmes to prevent violence against women. Division A makes provision for protection of trafficking victims; Division B for measures against violence against women. Part I provides for strengthening of law enforcement to reduce violence against women, Part II for strengthening of services to victims of violence, Part III for limiting effects of violence on children, Part IV for strengthening of education and training to combat violence against women, and Part V for support to battered immigrant women.

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-236 [S. 1675]).

Adoption: 1996-10-03 | USA-1996-L-45800

Requires persons who have been convicted of a criminal offense against a minor or of a sexually violent offense, or who have been deemed a "sexually violent predator," to register their residence and fingerprints with the FBI or local authorities. The FBI may release such information to the public for the purposes of community notification programmes.

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Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.

Adoption: 1996-04-24 | USA-1996-L-44262

Contains provisions relating to habeas corpus reform, victims of terrorism restitution, prohibitions on assistance to terrorist states, removal of alien terrorists, and restrictions on nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Title V amends provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act allowing non-resident aliens to be detained or deported if they have been convicted of certain offences. Title VII provides for the death penalty for persons convicted of terrorist acts which result in death.

United States of America - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S. Code Chapter 110). -

Adoption: 1984-10-09 | USA-1984-L-96827

Sec.
10401.Short title; purpose.
10402.Definitions.
10403.Authorization of appropriations.
10404.Authority of Secretary.
10405.Allotment of funds.
10406.Formula grants to States.
10407.State application.
10408.Subgrants and uses of funds.
10409.Grants for Indian tribes.
10410.National resource centers and training and technical assistance centers.
10411.Grants to State Domestic Violence Coalitions.
10412.Specialized services for abused parents and their children.
10413.National domestic violence hotline grant.
10414.Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA).
10415 to 10419. Repealed or Omitted.
10420.Safe havens for children.
10421.Omitted.

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Justice System Improvement (42 U.S. Code Chapter 46). -

Adoption: 1979 | USA-1979-L-96828

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Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1970 (RICO)

Adoption: 1970 | Date of entry into force: 1970-10-15 | USA-1970-L-31131

Makes rules in respect of, inter alia, definitions of racketeering activity, prohibited activities, criminal penalties and civil remedies.

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Juvenile Justice Code (A.S.C.A., Title 45). -

Adoption: 1967 | USA-1967-L-98681

Chapter 01 - General Provisions
Chapter 02 - Temporary Custody, Detention and Shelter
Chapter 03 - Petition-Adjudication-Disposition
Chapter 04 - Relinquishment and Adoption
Chapter 05 - Juvenile Probation Services
Chapter 10 - Institutional Facilities and Transfers
Chapter 11 - Juvenile Parole
Chapter 15 - Paternity Proceedings
Chapter 16 - Support Proceedings
Chapter 20 - Child Protection

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Criminal Justice Code (A.S.C.A., Title 46). -

Adoption: 1967 | USA-1967-L-98682

Chapter 01 - Criminal Justice Planning
Chapter 02 - Law Enforcement
Chapter 05 - General Provisions
Chapter 06 - Jurisdiction and Venue
Chapter 08 - Warrant and Arrest
Chapter 09 - Criminal Extradition
Chapter 10 - Right to Counsel
Chapter 12 - Preliminary Examination and Commencement of Action
Chapter 13 - Mental Competency of Accused
Chapter 15 - Jury
Chapter 18 - Village Court Proceedings
Chapter 19 - General Sentencing Provisions
Chapter 20 - Restitution to Victims of Crime
Chapter 21 - Fines
Chapter 22 - Probation
Chapter 23 - Imprisonment
Chapter 24 - Appeals
Chapter 25 - Prisoners
Chapter 26 - Offenders Exchange
Chapter 27 - Parole
Chapter 28 - Registration of Offenders
Chapter 31 - General Provisions
Chapter 32 - Liability
Chapter 33 - Defense of Justification
Chapter 34 - Inchoate Offenses
Chapter 35 - Offenses Against the Person
Chapter 36 - Sexual Offenses
Chapter 37 - Prostitution
Chapter 38 - Offenses Against the Family
Chapter 39 - Abortion
Chapter 40 - Robbery, Arson, Burglary and Related Offenses
Chapter 41 - Stealing and Related Offenses
Chapter 42 - Weapons
Chapter 43 - Gambling
Chapter 44 - Pornography and Related Offenses
Chapter 45 - Offenses Against Public Order
Chapter 46 - Offenses Against the Administration of Justice
Chapter 47 - Offenses Affecting Government
Chapter 48 - Miscellaneous Offenses
Chapter 49 - WIC and Food Stamp Related Offenses

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Domestic and Family Violence (A.S.C.A., Title 47). -

Adoption: 1967 | USA-1967-L-98683

Chapter 01. General Provisions
Chapter 02. Civil Orders for Protection
Chapter 03. Family and Children
Chapter 04. Criminal Violations
Chapter 05. Criminal Proceedings
Chapter 06. Law Enforcement
Chapter 07. Probation and Parole
Chapter 08. Prevention and Treatment of Domestic Violence

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U.S.C. TITLE 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure. -

Adoption: 1948-06-25 | USA-1948-L-96805

I. Crimes - Sec. 1
II. Criminal Procedure - Sec. 3001
III. Prisons and Prisoners - Sec. 4001
IV. Correction of Youthful Offenders - Sec. 5001
V. Immunity of Witnesses - Sec. 6001