§21721. Establishment of best practices for local, State, and Federal data collection
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Latest Jul 12, 2026 NOW As originally enacted Oct 18, 201734 U.S.C. § 21721
In general— The Attorney General, in consultation with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, shall—
establish best practices for data collection to focus on elder abuse; and
provide technical assistance to State, local, and tribal governments in adopting the best practices established under paragraph (1).
Deadline— Not later than 1 year after October 18, 2017, the Attorney General shall publish the best practices established under subsection (a)(1) on the website of the Department of Justice in a publicly accessible manner.
Limitation— Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or obligate compliance with the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 115–70, title II, § 201, Oct. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 1211.)