ACTION ALERT: Request for Reallocation of Byrne/JAG Grant Funds that Have Been Denied, and Delay Implementation of SORNA

PLEASE Pass this along to every Lawmaker you know.

5-13-2011 Washington DC:

Have you heard anything about states considering or pursuing a mechanism to delay implementation another year, while reacquiring funds for sole use toward SORNA implementation?

THERE IS a WAY!

“If it is determined that a jurisdiction did not substantially implement SORNA by July 27, 2011, a reduction of 10% of the jurisdiction's Byrne/JAG funding will be imposed when the FY 2012 awards are made. For any jurisdiction that has been penalized and wishes to reacquire its funds to dedicate solely towards SORNA implementation, that jurisdiction must make such a request in writing using a special form to the SMART Office.”

The form to complete is found HERE (PDF file).

Requests to reacquire funds must include a detailed plan and timeline for substantial implementation of SORNA. That plan and timetable are similar to what AG’s Office has been submitting to receive an extension each year for the last two years.