Funding through this program will 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. This supports the DOJ mission to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. While successful exonerations to correct injustice are notable program outcomes, the careful review, consideration and closing of cases subjected to postconviction DNA testing that do not ultimately demonstrate innocence also work to advance the public's interest that justice has been fairly applied.
Awards
Number of Awards: 9
Total Amount Awarded: $5,449,201
2018 Postconviction DNA Testing Program
California Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Program
Dallas County Conviction Integrity Unit - Post Conviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Investing Claims of Wrongful Conviction and Exonerating the Innocent Through Post-Conviction Testing of DNA Evidence in the State of Hawaii
OSBI - Hair Comparison Case Review Project
Post-Conviction DNA Testing
University of Arizona Postconviction Review and DNA Testing Program
Washington Postconviction DNA Initiative
Wayne County Prosecutor's Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence Project
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