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34 U.S.C. § 20143 — Grants for young witness assistance
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**(a) In general** The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Office of Justice Programs may make grants to State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in support of juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs.
**(b) Use of funds** Grants made available under this section may be used—
(1) to assess the needs of juvenile and young adult witnesses;
(2) to develop appropriate program goals and objectives; and
(3) to develop and administer a variety of witness assistance services, which includes—
(A) counseling services to young witnesses dealing with trauma associated in witnessing a violent crime;
(B) pre- and post-trial assistance for the youth and their family;
(C) providing education services if the child is removed from or changes their school for safety concerns;
(D) protective services for young witnesses and their families when a serious threat of harm from the perpetrators or their associates is made; and
(E) community outreach and school-based initiatives that stimulate and maintain public awareness and support.
**(c) Definitions** In this section:
(1) The term “juvenile” means an individual who is age 17 or younger.
(2) The term “young adult” means an individual who is age 21 or younger but not a juvenile.
(3) The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
**(d) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
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**(a) In general** The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Office of Justice Programs may make grants to State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in support of juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs.
**(b) Use of funds** Grants made available under this section may be used—
(1) to assess the needs of juvenile and young adult witnesses;
(2) to develop appropriate program goals and objectives; and
(3) to develop and administer a variety of witness assistance services, which includes—
(A) counseling services to young witnesses dealing with trauma associated in witnessing a violent crime;
(B) pre- and post-trial assistance for the youth and their family;
(C) providing education services if the child is removed from or changes their school for safety concerns;
(D) protective services for young witnesses and their families when a serious threat of harm from the perpetrators or their associates is made; and
(E) community outreach and school-based initiatives that stimulate and maintain public awareness and support.
**(c) Definitions** In this section:
(1) The term “juvenile” means an individual who is age 17 or younger.
(2) The term “young adult” means an individual who is age 21 or younger but not a juvenile.
(3) The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
**(d) Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section 3741 was editorially reclassified as [section 10141 of Title 34](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title34-section10141&num=0&edition=prelim), Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
#### Prior Provisions
For prior sections 3741 of this title, see note set out preceding this section.
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section 3743 was editorially reclassified as [section 20143 of Title 34](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title34-section20143&num=0&edition=prelim), Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
#### Prior Provisions
For prior sections 3743 of this title, see note set out preceding [section 3741 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3741&num=0&edition=prelim).
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TITLE 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
§ 20143
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cifically designated by the court, shall be per-
mitted to view the closed circuit televising of
the proceedings.
(2) Exception
The court shall not designate a person under
paragraph (1) if the presiding judge at the trial
determines that testimony by that person
would be materially affected if that person
heard other testimony at the trial.
(c) Restrictions
(1) The signal transmitted pursuant to sub-
section (a) shall be under the control of the
court at all times and shall only be transmitted
subject to the terms and conditions imposed by
the court.
(2) No public broadcast or dissemination shall
be made of the signal transmitted pursuant to
subsection (a). In the event any tapes are pro-
duced in carrying out subsection (a), such tapes
shall be the property of the court and kept
under seal.
(3) Any violations of this subsection, or any
rule or order made pursuant to this section,
shall be punishable as contempt of court as de-
scribed in section 402 of title 18.
(d) Donations
The Administrative Office of the United
States Courts may accept donations to enable
the courts to carry out subsection (a).
(e) Construction
(1) 1
Nothing in this section shall be con-
strued—
(i) to create in favor of any person a cause of
action against the United States or any officer
or employees thereof, or
(ii) to provide any person with a defense in
any action in which application of this section
is made.
(f) ‘‘State’’ defined
As used in this section, the term ‘‘State’’
means any State, the District of Columbia, or
any possession or territory of the United States.
(g) Rules
The Judicial Conference of the United States,
pursuant to its rule maki
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