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DNA testing

NIJ FY 10 Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program

Closing Date

NIJ seeks applications from States wishing to receive funding to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing of forcible rape, murder, and non-negligent manslaughter cases in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to review such postconviction cases and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases.

Notice

In fiscal 2020, all state and local forensic capacity enhancement...