Combined DNA Index System (16.307)

Program

16.307 Combined DNA Index System

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Authorization

None.

Program Number

16.307

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To develop or improve forensic DNA analysis capabilities in State and local crime laboratories. The Combined DNA Index Systems (CODIS) allows State and local crime laboratories to store and match DNA records.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The CODIS program enables State and local laboratories to establish databases of convicted offenders, unsolved crime scenes, and missing persons. CODIS allows the forensic laboratories to exchange and compare DNA profiles electronically thereby linking serial violent crimes to each other and to identify suspects by matching DNA from crime scenes to convicted offenders.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

To receive CODIS software and technical assistance, participants must be publicly funded forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis, or private forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis under contract with crime laboratories.

Beneficiary Eligibility

To be eligible for DNA grants, participants must be publicly funded State or local forensic laboratories performing DNA analysis.

Credentials/Documentation

Formal written application from appropriate official of the requesting forensic laboratory to NIJ under the Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement Program. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Formal written application from appropriate official of the requesting forensic laboratory to NIJ under the Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement Program.

Award Procedure

Not applicable.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not applicable. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Audits

Not Applicable.

Records

Not applicable.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: As of March 2005, there are 17 state and local laboratories. CODIS is installed in 50 states, FBI, US Army Crime and Laboratory and Puerto Rico. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

15-0200-0-1-751.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $15,238,207; FY 09 est $15,586,000; FY 10 est $14,727,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Michael Tyler, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, Finance Division, Room 6712, Washington, District of Columbia 20535 Email: michael.tyler@ic.fbi.gov Phone: (202) 324-0495

Web Site Address

http://www.fbi.gov .

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.