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FY 2016 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent

Opportunity ID
BJA-2016-8998
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2016
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Description

Funding through this program will be used to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. Funds may be used to identify and review such postconviction cases and to locate and analyze associated biological evidence.

Awards

Number of Awards: 7
Total Amount Awarded: $3,596,910

Date Created: April 21, 2020