BJA FY24 Formula DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program for the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department, OC Crime Lab

The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department proposes to bolster the capacity of the crime laboratory while addressing the backlog of DNA casework. The initiative focuses on upgrading critical equipment, including thermocyclers, capillary electrophoresis instruments and the DNA laboratory information management system; alongside implementing updated advanced genotyping analysis software, and funding validation support services, analyst overtime, and training opportunities. Expected outcomes include accelerating DNA casework processing and the creation of a more robust workflow, thereby expediting criminal investigations and promoting timely justice delivery.