Violent Crime Clearance Rate Amendments
What changed between versions
Created a new 'Violent Crime Clearance Rate Fund' that includes legislative appropriations, private donations, and interest earnings.
Appropriated $250,000 from the new fund to the Governor's Office Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for fiscal year 2027.
Established a distribution rule where 85% of funds go to competitive grants, 15% are randomly awarded to applicants who didn't win competitively, and at least 10% of the competitive portion must go to rural communities.
Defined 'cleared by arrest' as arrest, charge, and prosecution, and 'cleared by exceptional means' as having sufficient evidence and location knowledge but being unable to arrest due to external factors.
Required the commission to create a grant application process, evaluation procedures, and reporting requirements for agencies receiving funds.
Allowed grant funds to be used for hiring investigators, forensic testing, technology upgrades, witness support, and policy development related to violent crimes.
Set the effective date of the bill to May 6, 2026.
