Melanie's Law establishes a grant program to support protective orders for individuals related to those in intimate relationships.
Melanie's Law amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a grant program for states to support protective orders for individuals related by blood or marriage to those in intimate relationships. The grants can be used for various purposes, including education and training for law enforcement, improving service of process, and providing support services to victims. The Attorney General allocates funds to states based on population, with a minimum allocation of 0.5 percent.
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