34 USC 40722 - DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 40722.

DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers

(a)

In general

The 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 appropriations

(Pub. L. 108–405, title III, § 303, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2273; Pub. L. 110–360, § 3, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4008; Pub. L. 113–182, § 3, Sept. 29, 2014, 128 Stat. 1918; Pub. L. 116–104, § 3, Dec. 30, 2019, 133 Stat. 3272.)

cite as: 34 USC 40722