To authorize grants for the establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities modeled after State drug courts programs.

February 13, 2003

Mr. CAMPBELL introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

To authorize grants for the establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities modeled after State drug courts programs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment Act' or the `Campus CORT Act'.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CAMPUS DRUG COURTS.

(a) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General, acting through the Office of Justice Programs, is authorized to make demonstration grants to accredited universities and colleges to establish not to exceed 5 campus classmate offenders in rehabilitation and treatment programs (referred to as `Campus CORTS') each fiscal year modeled after the statewide local drug court programs throughout the United States.

(b) CAMPUS CORTS- Campus CORTS shall--

(1) be established at accredited colleges or universities;

(2) have jurisdiction over substance abuse related disciplinary cases involving students that may or may not be criminal in nature, including illegal drug use, abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol abuse, and other issues, but no student who is deemed to be a danger to the community may be involved;

(3) pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Attorney General, establish appropriate quasi-judicial standards and procedures for disciplinary cases; and

(4) impose as the ultimate sanction expulsion from school.

(c) CONSULTATION- The Attorney General shall consult with the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, d.b.a., the National Drug Court Institute, universities and colleges, including the Campus Drug Court program at Colorado State University, and other experts in establishing quasi-judicial standards required by this Act.

(d) ASSISTANCE- The Attorney General shall make grants to qualified universities and colleges, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, d.b.a., the National Drug Court Institute, and other associations and experts to assist in establishing campus drug courts and provide training and technical assistance in support of the program.

(e) GRANT MAKING CONSIDERATIONS- In awarding grants to qualified colleges or universities, the Office of Justice Programs should--

(1) endeavor to include colleges and universities of different sizes across the United States; and

(2) enable colleges and universities to apply for grants through the Internet site of the Office of Justice Programs.

SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2007 to carry out this Act.

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