March 14, 2013
Q.

What are the financial consequences to a state if it is not in compliance with the standards?

A.

The PREA statute provides that a state whose governor does not certify full compliance with the standards is subject to the loss of five percent of any DOJ grant funds that it would otherwise receive for prison purposes, unless the governor submits an assurance that such five percent will be used only for the purpose of enabling the state to achieve and certify full compliance with the standards in future years. 34 U.S.C. § 30307(e). For more information on the certification process, click here to access the letter sent from the Department of Justice to all state governors.

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