II. METHODOLOGY

• The drug percentages are based on the number of prisoners in custody, witnesses protected, fugitives-at-large, judicial proceedings, and asset seizures related to drug offenses. Drug percentages are revised annually based on workload statistics.

III. PROGRAM SUMMARY

• The United States Marshals Service (USMS) supports Goal 5 of the National Drug Control Strategy by enhancing programs that reduce domestic drug production and availability, and continue to target for investigation and prosecution those who illegally manufacture or distribute drugs. The USMS primary responsibilities include:



• Protection of the Judiciary: The Deputy U.S. Marshals are responsible for the protection of the federal judicial system, including judges, witnesses, defendants and the court facilities during trial proceedings.



• Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS): USMS provides support for the movement of prisoners and detainees held on drug-charges when needed in court and after sentencing.



• Fugitive Apprehension: Deputy U.S. Marshals execute court orders and arrest warrants for apprehension of fugitives that are involved in drug-related crime and violence.



• Seized Assets Management: The USMS is responsible for the seizure, maintenance and disposal of assets from drug-related seizure cases, including the targeting of large criminal organizations such as illegal drug enterprises or seizures. Deputy U.S. Marshals execute court orders which include physical seizure and securing of assets. Additionally the USMS establishes contracts with private sector vendors to prevent waste, fraud and abuse of seized assets during the forfeiture process.

IV. BUDGET SUMMARY

1997 Base Program

• The FY 1997 base includes $261.4 million for drug-related activities. The USMS supports Goal 5 of the National Drug Control Strategy which includes $35.8 million for investigations activities, $223 million for prosecution activities and $2.6 million for international drug trafficking.



• In addition, Marshals anticipates receiving $1.3 million in reimbursable funding to support 13 positions and 13 FTEs

• The total FY 1998 drug control budget request is $273.5 million, an increase of $12.1 million over the FY 1997 enacted level all of which supports Goal 5 of the National Drug Control Strategy. The FY 1998 request includes enhancements in following major program areas:



• Personnel to Staff Courthouses - 34 positions, 26 FTEs, and $3.3 million



• Resources for Fugitive Apprehension - 25 positions, 12 FTEs, and $3.2 million



• Staff for Witness Security Program - 6 positions, 3 FTEs, and $0.4 million



• In addition, Marshals is requesting $1.4 million in reimbursable funding to support 13 positions and 13 FTEs for its OCDETF activities that support Goal 5 of the Strategy.

V. PROGRAM STATISTICS

	1996 Actual	1997 Estimate	1998 Projected
Prisoners Produced for Court	264,354	202,430	212,550
Fugitive Felon Warrants Received	12,182	11,710	12,020
USMS Fugitive Felon Arrests (Class I)	8,936	8,630	8,940
Existing Class I Warrant Caseload (+I year old)	11,423	11,390	11,940
Witness Security Program -- New Witnesses	126	110	120
Number of Property Seizures	24,079	20,160	20,160
Number of Property Disposal	21,339	21,980	21,980

VI. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Deputy U.S. Marshals are responsible for apprehending fugitives on DEA warrants, for receiving into custody people arrested on federal drug charges, and for guarding these people during their court appearances. In addition, deputies protect the judiciary during drug trials and provide personal protective details for judges and U.S. Attorneys involved in high threat cases. After sentencing, deputies are responsible for transporting prisoners to the location of their incarceration. The USMS is also responsible for seizing property in drug cases and is in charge of disposing of all federal seized properties. Some examples of its 1996 accomplishments include:



• 8,936 Felony Drug Arrests;



• 264,354 Prisoner Productions on Drug Charges;



• Provided Judicial Protection during 78,000 Criminal Bench Hours;



• 96,500 Prisoner Movements in the Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System; and



• 24,079 Property Seizures in Drug-Related Cases.