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FY 2016 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent
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