FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO EASE THE INCREASED BURDENS ON STATE COURT SYSTEMS RESULTING FROM ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT.

SEC. 210602. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO EASE THE INCREASED BURDENS ON STATE COURT SYSTEMS RESULTING FROM ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT. (a) In General.— The Attorney General shall, subject to the availability of appropriation, make grants for States and units of local government to pay the costs of providing increased resources for courts, prosecutors, public defenders, and other criminal justice participants as necessary to meet the increased demands for judicial activities resulting from the provisions of this Act and amendments made by this Act. (b) Applications.— In carrying out this section, the Attorney General may make grants to, or enter into contracts with public or private agencies, institutions, or organizations or individuals to carry out any purpose specified in this section. The Attorney 108 STAT. 2074General shall have final authority over all funds awarded under this section. (c) Records.— Each recipient that receives a grant under this section shall keep such records as the Attorney General may require to facilitate an effective audit. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $23,000,000 for fiscal year 1996; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; (3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1998; (4) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and (5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2000, to remain available for obligation until expended.