Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
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Overview
This bill aims to enhance the safety of judges and court staff by authorizing the State Justice Institute to provide funding and support to organizations that can establish state-level threat intelligence and resource centers. These centers would focus on providing training, security assessments, monitoring threats, and coordinating with law enforcement to protect judicial personnel. The bill also requires the State Justice Institute to report annually on judicial threats and incidents.
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Sheila Jackson Lee
Cosponsors
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
David J. Trone
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