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116 STAT. 1796 PUBLIC LAW 107-273—NOV. 2, 2002 "(B) there occurred the death of or serious bodily injury to any person; or "(C) there occurred the use of force against the person of another, without regard to whether any of the circumstances described in subparagraph (A) or (B) is an element of the offense or conduct of which or for which the person is charged or convicted; or "(2) has 1 or more prior convictions for a felony crime of violence involving the use or attempted use of force against a person with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm. "(b) DEFINITION FOR PURPOSES OF JUVENILE DRUG COURTS. — For purposes of juvenile drug courts, the term 'violent offender' means a juvenile who has been convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, an offense that— "(1) has as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or the possession or use of a firearm; or "(2) by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense. 42 USC 3797U-3. " SEC. 2954. ADMINISTRATION. " (a) CONSULTATION. —The Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and any other appropriate officials in carrying out this part. "(b) USE OF COMPONENTS.— The Attorney General may utilize any component or components of the Department of Justice in carrying out this part. "(c) REGULATORY AUTHORITY.— The Attorney General may issue regulations and guidelines necessary to carry out this part. "(d) APPLICATIONS. —In addition to any other requirements that may be specified by the Attorney General, an application for a grant under this part shall— "(1) include a long-term strategy and detailed implementation plan that shall provide for the consultation and coordination with appropriate State and local prosecutors, particularly when program participants fail to comply with program requirements; "(2) explain the applicant's inability to fund the program adequately without Federal assistance; "(3) certify that the Federal support provided will be used to supplement, and not supplant. State, Indian tribal, and local sources of funding that would otherwise be available; "(4) identify related governmental or community initiatives which complement or will be coordinated with the proposal; "(5) certify that there has been appropriate consultation with all affected agencies and that there will be appropriate coordination with all affected agencies in the implementation of the program; "(6) certify that participating offenders will be supervised by 1 or more designated judges with responsibility for the drug court program; "(7) specify plans for obtaining necessary support and continuing the proposed program following the conclusion of Federal support; and "(8) describe the methodology that will be used in evaluating the program.