DNA Testing in Criminal Justice: Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues
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This report provides an overview of how DNA is used to investigate crimes and help protect the innocent. It also reviews current statutory law on collecting DNA samples, sharing DNA profiles generated from those samples, and providing access to post-conviction DNA testing. The report also includes a summary of grant programs authorized by Congress to assist state and local governments with reducing DNA backlogs, provide post-conviction DNA testing, and promote new technology in the field. It al…
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Date:
May 2, 2011
Creator:
James, Nathan
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