Gang-Related Legislation by Subject
(Laws updated through July 2020)
Bail, Pretrial, Conditional Release, or Conditional Dismissal
Civil and Administrative Actions
Correctional Facilities and Jails
Criminal Intelligence Information and Systems (including Gang Databases)
Definition Related to Gang Criminality
Foster Care and Alternative Placement (Juveniles)
Penalties (including Sentencing Enhancement), Fines, and Damage
Prevention, Reduction, and Suppression
Probation, Parole, and Release
Racketeering, Money Laundering, Criminal Enterprise, and Criminal Profiteering
Recruitment, Threats, Intimidation
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34 U.S.C. § 10381, Authority to make public safety and community policing grants.
42 U.S.C. §§ 11801 to 11806. Drug Education and Prevention Relating to Youth Gangs. [Drug Abuse Education and Prevention]
42 U.S.C. § 11801. Establishment of drug abuse education and prevention program relating to youth gangs.
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Ala. Code § 41-15B-2.2. Allocation of trust fund revenues.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 11-1051. Cooperation and assistance in enforcement of immigration laws; indemnification.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-116.04. Assessment; law enforcement officer equipment; gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2314. Racketeering; civil remedies by this state; definitions.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2314.01. Anti-racketeering revolving fund; use of fund; reports; audit.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2314.03. County anti-racketeering revolving fund; use of fund; reports.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-191.07. Street gang enforcement revolving fund; use; exemption from lapsing.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-617.01. Arizona drug and gang prevention resource center; report.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1724. Gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission fund; subaccount; use of monies; reporting requirement.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-2401. Criminal justice enhancement fund.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-2402. Drug and gang enforcement fund; resource center fund; uses.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-2405. Arizona criminal justice commission; powers and duties; staff.
Ark. Code § 5-64-505. Property subject to forfeiture -- Procedure -- Disposition of property.
Ark. Code § 5-74-109. Premises and real property used by criminal gangs, organizations, or enterprises, or used by anyone in committing a continuing series of violations -- Civil remedies.
Cal. Ed. Code § 32282 (LexisNexis). ["Contents of comprehensive school safety plan; Use of existing resources and handbook; Grants for implementation; Evaluation and amendment; Submission for approval"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 51264 (LexisNexis). ["Guidelines for incorporating in-service training in gang violence and drug and alcohol abuse prevention; Assistance in developing in-service training programs and qualifying for funding; Encouragement to develop single plan; Consultation with California Emergency Management Agency"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 15029 (LexisNexis). ["Crack Down Task Force Program"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 30061 (Westlaw). ["Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA); establishment; allocations"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 30062 (LexisNexis). ["Purposes:" Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funding]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 53069.3 (LexisNexis). ["Use of public funds to remove graffiti"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 70615. (LexisNexis). ["Fees for certain appeals to superior court"]
Cal. Health. &. Saf. Code § 11489 (LexisNexis). ["Distribution of funds from sale of forfeited property"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246.1 (LexisNexis). ["Forfeiture of vehicle involved in violent offenses; Disposition of proceeds"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 6027 (Westlaw). ["Collection and maintenance of correctional information and data; additional duties of board"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13825 (LexisNexis). ["State Graffiti Clearinghouse"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13825.2 (Westlaw). ["Administration of program; purpose; community criteria; eligibility of detention facilities for services from community-based and nonprofit organizations receiving funding under chapter"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13825.3 (LexisNexis). ["Disbursement of funds; Evaluation of program; Report"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13825.4 (Westlaw). ["Utilization of funds by community-based organization and nonprofit agencies; prevention and intervention efforts"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13825.5 (LexisNexis). ["Eligibility for funding"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13825.6 (LexisNexis). ["Program administration expenses; Technical assistance"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.1 (LexisNexis {Operative date contingent}). ["Gang Violence Suppression Program; Use of funds"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.4 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). ["Enhanced law enforcement efforts"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.7 (LexisNexis). ["Federal funding; When chapter becomes operative"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.11 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). [California Council on Criminal Justice/Gang Violence Suppression: "Legislative findings and declarations; 'ASAP' pilot program"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.65 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). ["Gang violence prevention curriculum; Prevention and intervention services"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13844 (LexisNexis). ["Activities for which funds may be used; Utilization of volunteers and senior citizens; Local commitment"]
Cal. Pub. Resources. Code § 5096.334 (LexisNexis). ["Counties of specified population"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 625.5 (LexisNexis). ["Curfew; Effect of violations; Fees"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 730.6 (LexisNexis). ["Imposition of restitution fine; Community service; Fee"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 740 (LexisNexis). ["Placement in community care facility within county of residence; Exceptions; Notice; Plan and formal agreement for supervision and visitation; Disclosure of certain information to law enforcement; Notice of unusual incidents; Judicial review; Costs"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 749.22 (LexisNexis). ["Eligibility"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 990 (LexisNexis). ["Definitions:" Juvenile and Gang Violence Prevention, Detention, and Public Protection Act of 1998]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 991 (LexisNexis). ["Monies available for allocation"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 1820.3 (LexisNexis). ["Eligibility to receive partnership funds"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 11-33-126 (LexisNexis). ["Compliance with federal requirements - due diligence"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-1617 (Westlaw). ["Law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice information sharing grant program--rules--fund created--definitions--repeal"]
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-36i. Drug assets forfeiture revolving account. Allocation of moneys.
Del. Code tit. 11, § 6562B. Confiscated Contraband Interdiction Fund.
D.C. Code § 1-325.101. Anti-Graffiti Mural Assistance Program Fund.
D.C. Code § 42-3141.08. Graffiti Abatement Fund.
Fla. Stat. § 943.031. Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-15-10 (LexisNexis). ["Criminal Street Gang Reward Fund"]
Idaho Code Ann. § 18-7801. Short title. [Racketeering Act]
Idaho Code Ann. § 18-7805. Racketeering — Civil Remedies.
Idaho Code Ann. § 31-3201I. Distribution of payments in criminal cases.
Idaho Code Ann. § 37-2744. Forfeitures.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2605/55a. Powers and duties, generally.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2605/2605-35. Division of Operations (formerly Criminal Investigation).
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2605/2605-420. Assisting victims and witnesses of gang crime.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 3930/7. Powers and duties. [Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority]
30 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 105/5.833. The Gang Crime Witness Protection Program Fund.
30 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 105/8p. State Police Street Gang-Related Crime Fund.
725 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 173/15. Funding.
725 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 173/20. Gang Crime Witness Protection Program Fund.
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/3-7-6. Reimbursement for expenses.
740 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 147/40. Contraband.
Ind. Code § 5-2-6-3. Duties of institute. [Indiana Criminal Justice Institute]
Ind. Code § 5-2-6-22. Gang crime witness protection fund.
Ind. Code § 5-2-10.1-2. Purpose and composition of fund; grant priorities and amounts.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-52,112. Community correction grants; goals; county priority; proposal requirements; implementation timelines; evaluation, continued funding; secretary's report.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1424. Juvenile delinquency and gang prevention advisory boards; membership.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1425. Purposes.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1426. Powers and duties.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1427. Establishment.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1428. Delinquency prevention plan; programs; grants.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1429. Grant application procedures.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1430. Restrictions.
La. Stat. Ann. § 17:13.1. Crime Prevention in Schools Act.
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-804. Participation in criminal gang prohibited.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 267A, § 4. Forfeiture of monetary instruments or other property obtained in violation of Sec. 2.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 432.212. Wagering tax; rate; creation of state casino gaming fund; administration; allocations; certification of casino licensee; imposition of tax; effect of law allowing operation of video lottery at horse racetracks; wagering on simulcast horse races; payments; effect of city ordinance; existing appropriations or expenditures; definitions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 432.315. Allocation of tax.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159j. Violation as felony; penalties; imposition of costs; order to criminally forfeit property; additional authority of court; conditions for entering order of criminal forfeiture; attorney fees; determination of extent of property; property not reachable; retention of property by law enforcement agency; disposition of money seized; seizure; other criminal or civil remedies not precluded.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.1. Authority and power of court; crimes for which juvenile to be sentenced as adult; fingerprints as condition to sentencing; hearing at juvenile's sentencing; determination; criteria; waiver; violation of MCL 333.7403; statement on record; transcript; reimbursement provision in order of commitment; disposition of collections; order to intercept tax refunds and initiate offset proceedings; notice; order directed to person responsible for juvenile's support; hearing; copy of order; retention of jurisdiction over juvenile; annual review; examination of juvenile's annual report; forwarding report.
Minn. Stat. § 126C.44. Safe Schools Levy.
Minn. Stat. § 145.958. Youth Violence Prevention.
Minn. Stat. § 299A.296. Community Crime Prevention Programs; Grants.
Minn. Stat. § 299A.642. Violent Crime Coordinating Council.
Minn. Stat. § 299C.065. Undercover Buy Fund; Witness and Victim Protection.
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 97-3-54 to 97-3-54-9. Human Trafficking Act.
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-82. Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools Grant Program established; purpose; use of funds.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-44-17. Forfeiture of firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons used by criminal street gangs; disposition of property seized; procedure.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 160.530. Eligibility for state aid, allocation of funds to professional development committee--statewide areas of critical need, funds--success leads to success grant program created, purpose--listing of expenditures.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 161.650. Department to Identify and Adopt Violence Prevention Program, District to Administer—State Board to Adopt Violence Prevention Program—Duties—Administered How—Funding.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 313.835. Gaming commission fund created, purpose, expenditures — disposition of proceeds of gaming commission fund.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 589.310. Establishment and Enhancement of Local Crime Prevention Programs—Proactive Partnership Prevention Approach—Amount of Funding—Audit—Rules.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-2610. Convention Center Support Fund; created; use; investment; distribution to certain areas; development fund; committee.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2262.07. Probation Program Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-1450. Office of Violence Prevention; director; administration and supervision; responsibilities; advisory council; meetings; duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 206.340. Graffiti Reward Account Created; Administrative Assessment to Be Imposed for Certain Violations; Use of Money in Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 244.3695. Graffiti Reward and Abatement Fund: Creation; Use; Administrative Assessments; Payment of Rewards.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 268.4085. Graffiti Reward and Abatement Fund: Creation Required; Use of Money; Administrative Assessment; Offer of Reward.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 268.4128. Ordinance Concerning Criminal Gang Activity and Certain Buildings and Places Harboring Such Activity: Injunctions; Damages; Fees and Costs; Violation of Injunction; Immune Entities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 207.350 to 207.520. [Racketeering chapter]
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 207.415. Account for Prosecution of Racketeering created; use and distribution of money by Attorney General; reimbursement of Account.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 13:1E-217. Clean Communities Program Fund.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-851. Powers and Duties. [Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils]
Ohio Rev. Code § 737.04. Mutual aid contracts for police protection.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.42. Participating in criminal gang.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.44. Criminal forfeiture of property relating to gang participation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 2-7-703. Duties and Responsibilities - Establishment of Criteria.
Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 2-7-704. Establishment of Contract Submission and Education Procedures and Criteria - Promulgation of Rules - Annual Report.
Okla. Stat. tit. 62, § 46.3. Transfer of Surplus Funds Accruing to the General Revenue Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 20K. Justice Reinvestment Grant Program.
24 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 13-1313-C. School resource officers.
4 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 13A63. Local share assessment.
71 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1190.21. Definitions. [Commission on Crime and Delinquency]
72 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1712-F. Executive Offices.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5.3-3. Youth Pregnancy and At-Risk Prevention Services Program—Establishment.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-26-19. After-School Alternative Program—Legislative Intent.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-26-19.1. After-School Alternative Program—Purpose—Duration.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-8-340. Community Anti-Gang Matching Grants Program.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 125.070. Civil Action for Violation of Injunction.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 102.0171. Court Costs: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Funds.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 772.007. Tex. Anti-Gang Grant Program.
Tex. Gov't Code 509.016. Prison Diversion Progressive Sanctions Program.
Utah Code § 9-19-102. National Professional Men’s Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account.
Utah Code § 24-4-117. State Asset Forfeiture Grant Program.
Utah Code § 53F-2-410. Enhancement for At-Risk Students Program.
Utah Code § 67-5-24. Attorney General Crime and Violence Prevention Fund -- Use of money -- Restrictions.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2618. Powers and duties of Council.
Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-1400. Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Grant Fund and Program.
Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-199.5. After School Programs for At-Risk Students.
Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-10. Powers and Duties of the Director.
Va. Code Ann. § 66-3.2. Additional Duties of the Director.
Wash. Rev. Code § 36.28A.200. Gang Crime Enforcement Grant Program.
Wash. Rev. Code § 36.28A.210. Graffiti and Tagging Abatement Grant Program.
Wash. Rev. Code § 36.28A.220. Grant programs - Effectiveness evaluations.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.005. Finding. [Youth Gangs]
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.007. Intent—Prevention and Intervention Pilot Programs.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.010. Definitions. [Youth Gangs]
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.020. Gang Risk Prevention and Intervention Pilot Programs—Request for Proposals.
Wis. Stat. § 46.48. Grants for community programs.
Wis. Stat. § 165.987. Youth Diversion Programs; Grant Program.