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Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

A major federal law that provides funding and support for state and local law enforcement and crime prevention programs, including grants to combat violence against women.

Chief prosecuting officer

The lead lawyer for the government in a jurisdiction responsible for bringing criminal charges, such as a district attorney, state's attorney, or attorney general.

Covered office

Any state, territory, or tribal attorney general's office or a local subdivision office (like a district attorney's office) responsible for prosecution that serves a population of 100,000 or more and receives federal grants under the Act.

Covered offense

Specific serious crimes that the reporting requirements apply to, including various forms of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and sex trafficking.

Plea agreement

An agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or to fewer charges in exchange for a more lenient sentence or to avoid a trial.

Pretrial detention

The practice of holding a person in jail before their trial because they are denied or cannot afford bail.