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108 STAT. 1952 PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 (1) the need for grant funds and that State or local funding, as the case may be, does not already cover these operations; (2) intended use of the grant funds, including a plan of action to increase record input; and (3) an estimate of expected results from the use of the grant funds. 42 USC 14034. SEC. 40606. DISBURSEMENT. Not later than 90 days after the receipt of an application under this subtitle, the Attorney General shall either provide grant funds or shall inform the applicant why grant funds are not being provided. 42 USC 14035. SEC. 40606. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND EVALUATIONS. The Attorney General may provide technical assistance and training in furtherance of the purposes of this subtitle, and may provide for the evaluation of programs that receive funds under this subtitle, in addition to any evaluation requirements that the Attorney General may prescribe for grantees. The technical assistance, training, and evaluations authorized by this section may be carried out directly by the Attorney General, or through contracts or other arrangements with other entities. 42 USC 14036. SEC. 40607. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR JUDGES. The State Justice Institute, after consultation with nationally recognized nonprofit organizations with expertise in stalking and domestic violence cases, shall conduct training programs for State (as defined in section 202 of the State Justice Institute Authorization Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10701)) and Indian tribal judges to ensure that a judge issuing an order in a stalking or domestic violence case has all available criminal history and other information, whether from State or Federal sources. 42 USC 14037. SEC. 40608. RECOMMENDATIONS ON INTRASTATE COMMUNICATION. The State Justice Institute, after consultation with nationally recognized nonprofit associations with expertise in data sharing among criminal justice agencies and familiarity with the issues raised in stalking and domestic violence cases, shall recommend proposals regarding how State courts may increase intrastate communication between civil and criminal courts. 42 USC 14038. SEC. 40609. INCLUSION IN NATIONAL INCIDENT-BASED REPORTING SYSTEM. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in accordance with the States, shall compile data regarding domestic violence and intimidation (including stalking) as part of the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). 42 USC 14039. SEC. 40610. REPORT TO CONGRESS. The Attorney General shall submit to the Congress an annual report, beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, that provides information concerning the incidence of stalking and domestic violence, and evaluates the effectiveness of State antistalking efforts and legislation. 42 USC 14040. SEC. 40611. DEFINITIONS. As used in this subtitle—