The Office of the Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet shall advise and recommend to the secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the Governor, and the General Assembly policies and direction for long-range planning regarding all elements of the criminal justice system. The office shall also:

1. (1) Award state and federal grants and ensure that the grants are consistent with the priorities adopted by the Governor;
2. (2) Disseminate information on criminal justice issues and crime trends; and
3. (3) Provide technical assistance to all criminal justice agencies.

Effective: June 26, 2007

History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 42, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 40, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 218, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 220, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; and ch. 534, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 27, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 5.