Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice
Nov 1, 2019
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Oct 28, 2019
Published on: Nov 1, 2019
Nov 1, 2019
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Oct 28, 2019
Published on: Nov 1, 2019
Summary
Creates a commission to study crime and justice issues and give advice to the Attorney General on how to reduce crime and support victims.
What problem does this solve?
Crime harms communities and takes away people's rights, and current law enforcement practices need to be studied to find ways to improve. This order creates a special group to study these problems and suggest ways to make things better for everyone.
What does this order do?
Establishes a new commission
Creates the Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice, which will be set up and led by a person chosen by the Attorney General.
Defines the commission's mission
Directs the commission to study crime and justice issues and recommend actions to the Attorney General to reduce crime, increase respect for the law, and help victims.
Identifies key study topics
Requires the commission to review topics like mental illness, officer recruitment, new technology, and community relations to find ways to improve the justice system.
Examines prosecutor discretion
Tasks the commission with studying situations where state and local prosecutors refuse to enforce certain laws or prosecute specific types of crimes.
Sets reporting deadlines
Requires the commission to submit its report to the Attorney General within one year, and the Attorney General to report to the President 60 days later.
Who does this affect?
- Law enforcement officers
- Department of Justice
- State, local, and tribal governments
What is the real world impact?
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Improves the justice system through study
Creates a group to study current crime issues and law enforcement practices. This helps find the best ways to reduce crime, support police, and help victims, making communities safer for everyone.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for the new commission's work, which begins on October 28, 2019.
Commission report deadline
The Commission must submit its report and recommendations to the Attorney General no later than one year from October 28, 2019.
Attorney General's report to the President
The Attorney General must submit a report and recommendations to the President within 60 days of receiving the Commission's report.
Commission termination
The Commission will end 90 days after it submits its report to the Attorney General, unless the President decides to extend it.