Federal Crime Control Background, Legislation, and Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gangs.

Habeas corpus.

Juvenile delinquency.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Provides background on Federal role in crime control. Reviews crime-related issues and legislation introduced and/or enacted with respect to DNA testing for criminal investigations, post-conviction DNA testing, Department of Justice reauthorization, sex offenders, prison legislation, youth gangs, court security, and hate crimes. Examines issues for Congress regarding Federal sentencing structure, minimum sentencing, and Federal habeas corpus

Notes:

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Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Federal Crime Control

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-DSP-0100

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license