(a) Improving DNA technologyThe Attorney General shall make grants for research and development to improve forensic DNA technology, including increasing the identification accuracy and efficiency of DNA analysis, decreasing time and expense, and increasing portability.
(b) Demonstration projectsThe Attorney General shall make grants to appropriate entities under which research is carried out through demonstration projects involving coordinated training and commitment of resources to law enforcement agencies and key criminal justice participants to demonstrate and evaluate the use of forensic DNA technology in conjunction with other forensic tools. The demonstration projects shall include scientific evaluation of the public safety benefits, improvements to law enforcement operations, and cost-effectiveness of increased collection and use of DNA evidence.
(c) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 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