There are two types of Federal legislation impact the use of forensic DNA in the criminal justice system:
Establishes enforceable rights for victims of crimes; enhances DNA collection and analysis efforts; provides for postconviction DNA testing; and authorizes grants to improve the quality of representation in state capital cases. Read the full text of:
To make grants to States for carrying out DNA analyses for use in the Combined DNA Index System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to provide for the collection and analysis of DNA samples from certain violent and sexual offenders for use in such system, and for other purposes including "to carry out, for inclusion in such Combined DNA Index System, DNA analyses of samples from crime scenes." Read the full text of:
To provide for the improvement of interstate criminal justice identification, information, communications, and forensics. CITA allowed for grants for programs relating to the identification and analysis of DNA. Read the full text of Public Law 105-251 (S. 2022).
This Act modifies the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 by inserting provisions regulating funding of DNA analysis laboratories and authorizing the collection of an index of DNA records and samples, all of which are designed to enhance quality assurance. Read the full text of Public Law 103-322 (HR 3355).
A bill to establish an opt-out system for expungement of DNA profiles from the national index and to authorize collection of DNA samples from persons arrested or detained under Federal authority. Read the full text of Public Law 109-162.
2006: Public Law 109–108
2005: Public Law 108–447
2004: Public Law 108–199
2003: Public Law 108–7
2002: Public Law 107–77