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:
18 U.S.C. § 3634. Report.
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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Ariz. Rev. Stat. CJA § 1-302. Section 1-302 : Education and Training.
Ark. Code § 6-15-1005. Safe, equitable, and accountable public schools.
Ark. Code § 6-15-1303. Safe Schools Initiative Act.
Cal. Ed. Code § 32261 (LexisNexis). [Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of 1985: "Legislative findings, declaration, intent; Definitions"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32270 (LexisNexis). ["Establishment of statewide school safety cadre; Purpose; Appointment of professionals to cadre; Training of representatives"]
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. Ed. Code § 51265 (LexisNexis). ["Priority to be given to gang violence and drug and alcohol abuse prevention in–service training programs"]
Cal. Evid. Code § 1231.3 (LexisNexis). ["Law enforcement experience requirement"]
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 § 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. Pen. Code § 6126 (LexisNexis). ["Duties of Inspector General"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13519.5 (LexisNexis). ["Gang and drug law enforcement training"]
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 § 13826.6 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). ["Implementation of activities by community-based organizations"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 727.7 (LexisNexis). ["Court order to attend antigang violence parenting classes; Costs"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 11462.041 (LexisNexis). ["Requirements of county probation departments to deal with capacity needs; Support from the department; Assessment of capacity and quality of placement options; Report to Legislature"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-25-104.5 (LexisNexis). ["Law-related education program - creation"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-415.3 (LexisNexis). [Colorado Bureau of Investigation: "Information on gangs - legislative declaration"]
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-294l. State and local police training programs to provide training on gang-related violence.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-294x. Council to provide training to public school security personnel.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-36i. Drug assets forfeiture revolving account. Allocation of moneys.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § Sec. 7-294h. State and local police training programs to provide training on the handling of juvenile matters.
Del. Code tit. 14, § 4161. Definitions. [Regulatory Provisions for Nonacademic Training and Related Resources]
Del. Code tit. 14, § 4162. Child safety awareness, prevention, and other nonacademic trainings.
D.C. Code § 5-132.03. Training for school security personnel.
Fla. Stat. § 20.316. Department of Juvenile Justice.
Ga. Code Ann. § 35-8-7 (LexisNexis). ["Powers and duties of council generally"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 35-8-27 (LexisNexis). ["Training requirements for school resource officers"]
Idaho Code Ann. § 20-219. Probation and Parole Supervision and Training—Limited Supervision—Rulemaking.
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/27-23.10. Gang resistance education and training.
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/34-8.1. Principals.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 2605/55a. Powers and duties, generally.
20 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 3930/7. Powers and duties. [Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority]
Ind. Code § 5-2-10.1-11. School safety specialist training and certification program.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-12. Identification, development, and availability of model education materials on criminal organization activity.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-4. Establishment of education programs.
Iowa Code § 80B.11. Rules. [Law Enforcement Academy]
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 421.500. "Victim" defined for KRS 421.500 to 421.575; applicability; required notifications; duties of public officers and agencies; restitution; construction of KRS 421.500 to 421.575 (Effective November 3, 2020, if contingency met -- see Legislative Research Commission Note).
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-82. Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools Grant Program established; purpose; use of funds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 213.1088. Program of Orientation for New Members and Case Hearing Representatives; Continuing Education of Members and Case Hearing Representatives.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 52:17B-4.7. Gang Education Seminars for School Administrators.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-43.2. New Jersey School Safety Specialist Academy, Certification programs.
Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 2-7-301. - Office of Juvenile Affairs - Additional Responsibilities - Divisions - Programs - Transferred Employees, Powers and Duties.
Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 20K. Justice Reinvestment Grant Program.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 417.847. Youth Development Council; purpose; members; duties and authority; rules.
24 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 13-1313-C. School resource officers.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28.2-8.2. Educational Requirements—Gang-Related Activity.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214. Advisory Guidelines for Safe Learning Environments.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.12. Database User Training.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 508.1141. Specialized Training; Gang Members.
Utah Code § 53E-3-509. Gang Prevention and Intervention Policies.
Utah Code § 63M-7-208. Juvenile justice oversight -- Delegation -- Effective dates.
Utah Code § 76-9-906. Protection of Constitutional Rights.
Utah Code § 76-9-907. Training for Participating Law Enforcement Officers.
Utah Code § 78A-6-117. Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Disposition of cases -- Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court.
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-2618. Powers and duties of Council.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-273. Court may require investigation of social history and preparation of victim impact statement.
Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-279.6. Board of Education Guidelines and Model Policies for Codes of Student Conduct; School Board Regulations.
Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-10. Powers and Duties of the Director.
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.193. Firearms--Length of Confinement.
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.310. Transitional Treatment Program for Gang and Drug-Involved Juvenile Offenders.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.030. Gang Risk Prevention and Intervention Pilot Programs—Scope.
W. Va. Code § 30-29-3. Duties of the subcommittee.
Wis. Stat. § 46.48. Grants for community programs.