II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 12, 2012 Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide funding for the Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Bringing Fugitives to Justice Act.

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Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund

(a)

Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund

(1)

In general

There is created in the Treasury a separate account to be known as the Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund (referred to in this section as the trust fund). There shall be deposited in the trust fund the proceeds of forfeited appearance bonds, bail bonds, and collateral collected under section 3146 of title 18, United States Code. (2)

Use of funds

Amounts deposited in the trust fund pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be obligated and expended by the Attorney General for the following purposes: (A)To the United States Marshals Service to enhance efforts to investigate and apprehend fugitives from justice. (B)To the Offices of the United States Attorneys to enhance efforts to investigate and prosecute fugitives from justice. (C)To the Office of International Affairs in the Department of Justice to coordinate the investigation and extradition or other legal rendition of international fugitives from justice. (3)

Reallocation

Any portion of an amount available under this subsection which is not obligated by the Attorney General by the end of the fiscal year in which funds are made available for allocation, shall be reallocated for award in the next fiscal year. (b)

Fiscal year

Amounts shall be deposited in the trust fund established in subsection (a) beginning in fiscal year 2013.

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Amendments to the Crime Victims Fund

Section 1402(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601) is amended by— (1)striking paragraph (3); and (2)redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4).