(a) In generalThe Director may make grants as provided in section 20103(c)(1)(A) of this title to State, tribal, and local prosecutors’ offices, law enforcement agencies, courts, jails, and correctional institutions, and to qualified public and private entities, to develop, establish, and maintain programs for the enforcement of crime victims’ rights as provided in law.
(b) ProhibitionGrant amounts under this section may not be used to bring a cause of action for damages.
(c) False Claims ActNotwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts collected pursuant to sections 3729 through 3731 of title 31 (commonly known as the “False Claims Act”) may be used for grants under this section, subject to appropriation.
Structure US Code
Title 34— CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle II— Protection of Children and Other Persons
CHAPTER 201— VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER I— CRIME VICTIMS FUND
§ 20102. Crime victim compensation
§ 20103. Crime victim assistance
§ 20104. Child abuse prevention and treatment grants
§ 20105. Compensation and assistance to victims of terrorism or mass violence
§ 20106. Compensation to victims of international terrorism
§ 20107. Crime victims legal assistance grants
§ 20108. Crime victims notification grants
§ 20109. Sexual assault survivors’ notification grants