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
Jurisdictions for this subject:
28 C.F.R. Part 20. Criminal justice information systems.
28 U.S.C. § 534. Acquisition, preservation, and exchange of identification records and information; appointment of officials.
34 U.S.C. § 41507. National Gang Intelligence Center.
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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3115. Forensics firearms identification system.
Cal. Gov't. Code § 13962 (Westlaw). ["Board publication of program availability; duties of local law enforcement agencies; training and outreach duties of board; required affirmations regarding program availability for gang members and suspected gang members; required affirmations regarding program availability regardless of documentation or immigration status"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 70615. (LexisNexis). ["Fees for certain appeals to superior court"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.34 (LexisNexis). ["Shared gang database; Definitions; Exemptions; Reporting requirements; Written notice required prior to inclusion in database; Information request"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.35 (LexisNexis). ["Appeal of gang member designation in shared gang database"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.36 (Westlaw). ["Establishment of regulations for shared gang databases; establishment of Gang Database Technical Advisory Committee; membership of committee; oversight of databases"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-412 (LexisNexis). ["Functions of bureau - legislative review - interagency cooperation with reporting functions - processing time for criminal history record checks - computer crime - synthetic cannabinoids enforcement"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-415.3 (LexisNexis). [Colorado Bureau of Investigation: "Information on gangs - legislative declaration"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-1617 (Westlaw). ["Law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice information sharing grant program--rules--fund created--definitions--repeal"]
Fla. Stat. § 119.071. General exemptions from inspection or copying of public records.
Fla. Stat. § 119.0714. Court files; court records; official records.
Fla. Stat. § 286.01141. Criminal justice commissions; public meetings exemption.
Fla. Stat. § 316.0777. Automated license plate recognition systems; public records exemption.
Fla. Stat. § 874.09. Crime data information.
Fla. Stat. § 985.047. Information systems.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-15-11 (LexisNexis). ["Georgia Criminal Street Gang Database; uniform reporting format; confidentiality"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 35-3-201. Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center established; purpose.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 505/34.2 (LexisNexis). ["Combat gang crime"]
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2605/2605-305. Statewide Organized Criminal Gang Database (SWORD).
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2640/1. Short title. [Statewide Organized Gang Database Act]
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2640/5. [Definitions: Statewide Organized Criminal Gang Database Act]
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2640/10. Duties of the Department.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2640/15. Duties of local law enforcement agencies.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2640/20. Interstate compact on gang information.
430 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 66/15. Objections by law enforcement agencies.
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/3-5-1. Master Record File.
Ind. Code § 5-14-3-2. Definitions.
Ind. Code § 5-14-3-4. Records and recordings exempted from disclosure; time limitations; destruction of records.
Minn. Stat. § 299C.091. Criminal Gang Investigative Data System.
Minn. Stat. § 624.714. Carrying of Weapons Without Permit; Penalty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 480.407. "Criminal intelligence information" defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 480.530. Nevada Threat Analysis Center: Creation; appointment and classification of Director; duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 480.535. Nevada Threat Analysis Center: Confidentiality of information collected; penalties for violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 480.540. Nevada Threat Analysis Center Advisory Committee: Creation; members; Chair and Vice Chair; meetings; service without compensation; duties.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-50.27A. Dissemination of Criminal Intelligence Information.
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-20-53. Children's Fingerprints, Photographs.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-8-320. Access to and Maintenance of Records of Criminal Gang Activity.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-8-330. Development and Management of Statewide Criminal Gang Database.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-6-102. Criminal investigation division -- Criminal intelligence unit -- Investigations into domestic terrorism -- Emergency situation traffic stops.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 42A.507. Community Supervision for Certain Defendants Identified As Members of Criminal Street Gangs; Electronic Monitoring.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.02. Criminal Combination and Criminal Street Gang Intelligence Database; Submission Criteria.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.03. Release of Information.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.04. Criminal Information Relating to Child.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.05. Unauthorized Use or Release of Criminal Information.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.06. Removal of Records Relating to an Individual Other Than a Child.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.07. Removal of Records Relating to a Child.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.075. Right to Request Existence of Criminal Information.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.08. Right to Request Review of Criminal Information.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.09. Judicial Review.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.11. Gang Resource System.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.12. Database User Training.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 411.048. Threats Against Peace Officers and Detention Officers.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 421.082. Powers and Duties.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 508.227. Electronic Monitoring of Certain Members of Criminal Street Gang.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 810.003. Certain Elected Officials Ineligible for Retirement Annuity.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2241. Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish information exchange program.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-300. Confidentiality of Department Records.
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.6. Breach of personal information notification.
Va. Code Ann. § 52-8.6. Criminal Street Gang Reporting.
Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-10. Powers and Duties of the Director.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.637. Discharge upon completion of sentence—Certificate of discharge—Issuance, effect of no-contact order—Obligations, counseling after discharge.
Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.240. Investigative, law enforcement, and crime victims.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.43.762. Criminal Street Gang Database—Information Exempt from Public Disclosure.
W. Va. Code § 15A-12-5. Confidentiality and immunity from service of process; penalties.