H.R. 8205, titled the “Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act,” proposes an amendment to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow Byrne grant funds to be used for public safety report systems. This system would assist judges and prosecutors by providing a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8205 is like making a new rule that helps judges and lawyers know more about people accused of serious crimes, like robberies or worse, by using special reports. This helps them decide important things like if the person should be allowed out of jail while they wait for their trial.