H.R. 2294 would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise the definition of "violent offender" for the purpose of participation in drug courts.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogEnhanced Participation in to editDrug Courts Act of 2007 - Amends the wikiOmnibus Crime Control and be the firstSafe Streets Act of 1968 to provideredefine &quot;violent offender&quot; for purposes of eligibility for participating in drug court programs to mean a detailed summaryperson charged or convicted of the bill!)an offense that is punishable by a prison term exceeding one year.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/14/2007:6/25/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on the Judiciary.Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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