Progress in Sexual Assault Kit Testing and Tracking
This act aims to speed up the testing of sexual assault kits, helping to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes. It requires states and local governments to report on the number of kits tested and whether DNA results have been uploaded to a national database. This will give victims better access to information about their cases and provide law enforcement with more effective tools to combat crime.
Key points
Requires states and local governments to report on the number of sexual assault kits tested.
Mandates uploading DNA analysis results to the national CODIS database to aid in identifying perpetrators.
Requires the establishment of tracking systems for sexual assault kits, allowing victims to check their case status.
Establishes public reports by the Attorney General on progress in eliminating sexual assault kit backlogs.
Status:
Expired
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