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Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

A major federal law that provided federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies and established several criminal justice programs.

Byrne Grants (or 'funds under this part')

Federal grants provided by the Department of Justice to state and local governments to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, often used for law enforcement, courts, and corrections programs.

District Attorney or Prosecutor's Office

The government agency responsible for presenting cases against individuals accused of breaking the law in a particular jurisdiction.

Attorney General

The chief law enforcement officer and legal advisor of the U.S. government, heading the Department of Justice.

Covered Offense

Specific serious crimes, as defined in this bill, including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and illegal firearm offenses, for which data must be reported.

Plea Agreement

An arrangement between a prosecutor and a defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or dismissal of other charges.