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FY 2009 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program - Kern County District Attorney-Forensic Science Division

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2009-DN-BX-K050
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Awardee County
Kern
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$245,810

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $245,810)

The objective of this program is to assist eligible States and units of local government to reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time, increase the throughput of public DNA laboratories, and reduce DNA forensic casework backlogs. These improvements are critical to preventing future DNA backlogs and to helping the criminal justice system use the full potential of DNA technology. Eligible States and units of local government may request funds to increase the capacity of their existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis in order to analyze DNA samples more efficiently and cost effectively. Eligible applicants also may request funds to handle, screen, and analyze backlogged forensic DNA casework samples.

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Date Created: August 25, 2009