Using automated databases and working with a variety of entities, the National Gang Center identifies gang-related legislation. This information is updated as new legislation and existing legislation are identified. Please review the gang-related legislation disclaimer.
-
Gang, Gang Crime, and Gang Member Definitions
-
This document describes current federal law and proposed legislation, as well as current state law.
The information is updated annually.
Definitions.pdf
Gang-Related Legislation by State
Additional information on state legislation is available through the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Website.
Gang-Related Legislation by Subject
- Carjacking
- Community-Based Organizations
- Curfew
- Drive-By Shooting
- Enhanced Penalties—Sentencing
- Expert Testimony
- Gang Activity and Forfeiture
- Gang Databases
- Gang Participation
- Gang Prevention
- Gang Prosecution
- Gang Recruitment, Threats, Intimidation
- Gang Witnesses/Victims
- Gang-Related Civil Causes of Action
- Gang-Related Clothing, Dress Codes, School Uniforms
- Gang-Related Definitions
- Gang-Related Findings and Declarations
- Gang-Related Funding
- Gangs and Correctional Facilities
- Gangs and Schools
- Gangs and Weapons
- Graffiti
- Juvenile Gang Members
- Law Enforcement Training
- Miscellaneous Gang Legislation
- Probation and Parole
- Public Nuisance/Premises Used by Gangs
Gang-Related Municipal Codes by Subject
Note: These codes are posted as examples of what has been written on the various subjects below.
The codes are not necessarily current.
If you are aware of newer or updated municipal codes in these areas and believe they should be posted here,
please send the code with the proper documentation to
information@nationalgangcenter.gov for our review and potential inclusion on this site.