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FY 2013 DNA Backlog Reduction Program Virginia Department of Forensic Science

Award Information

Awardee
Virginia Department of Forensic Science
Award #
2013-DN-BX-0079
Location

Richmond, VA

Congressional District
4
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
Total funding (to date)
$990,871
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 13 DNA Backlog Reduction Program

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2013, $990,871)

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 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. State-designated DNA Database laboratories may also use supplemental funding available under this solicitation to build the capacity of their laboratory to process more database samples or to reduce the number of backlogged database samples.

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Date Created: August 12, 2013