DNA Testing in Criminal Justice [electronic resource] : Background, Current Law, Grants, and Issues

Corporate Author: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (49 pages), digital, PDF file

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Provides background on how DNA is used to investigate crimes and help protect the innocent; and reviews current statutory law on collecting DNA samples, sharing DNA profiles generated from those samples, and providing access to post-conviction DNA testing. Summarizes 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. Examines select issues Congress might consider should it legislate or conduct oversight in this area.

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