(a) In generalThe Attorney General shall make grants to provide training, technical assistance, education, and information relating to the identification, collection, preservation, analysis, and use of DNA samples and DNA evidence by—(1) law enforcement personnel, including police officers and other first responders, evidence technicians, investigators, and others who collect or examine evidence of crime;
(2) court officers, including State and local prosecutors, defense lawyers, and judges;
(3) forensic science professionals; and
(4) corrections personnel, including prison and jail personnel, and probation, parole, and other officers involved in supervision.
(b) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2024 to carry out this section.
Structure US Code
Title 34— CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle IV— Criminal Records and Information
CHAPTER 407— DNA IDENTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER II— TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, AND EXPANDED USE
§ 40721. Report to Congress on plans to modify CODIS system
§ 40722. DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers
§ 40723. Sexual assault forensic exam program grants
§ 40724. DNA research and development
§ 40725. National Forensic Science Commission
§ 40726. DNA identification of missing persons
§ 40727. Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program
§ 40728. Establishment of best practices for evidence retention