To authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors.
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) award a grant to a nonprofit organization (such as the National District Attorneys Association) for a national training program to improve the professional skills of state and local prosecutors and to enhance the ability of federal, state, and local prosecutors to work together; and (2) provide assistance for carrying out such training program, including comprehensive continuing legal education in trial practice, substantive legal updates, and support staff training.
Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012.
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