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The Debbie Smith Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. § 13701) provides United States federal government grants to eligible states and units of local government to conduct DNA analyses of backlogged DNA samples collected from victims of crimes and criminal offenders.
The Debbie Smith Act helps to strengthen the national DNA database used to help solve crimes. When forensic evidence is collected and processed, a DNA profile is developed and added to CODIS, the Combined DNA Index System.
Home page of DEBI SMITH, a folk artist from Falls Church. Debi Smith is a multi-instrumentalist with a three octave vocal range. She is currently a a touring member of The Four Bitchin' Babes and The Smith Sisters.
Sep 6, 2019 · Today Debbie Smith, a survivor and advocate, alongside RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, held a press conference announcing delivery of over 32,000 signatures from citizens across the nation urging Congress to pass the Debbie Smith Act when it returns next week.
An interview with Debbie Smith, a sexual assault survivor, the founder of H-E-A-R-T (Hope Exists after Rape Trauma), and a longtime advocate for the elimination of DNA testing backlogs.
Learn about Debbie Smith, recipient of the 2005 Special Courage Award | National Crime Victims' Service Awards.
Sep 7, 2019 · DNA evidence untested for years. Evidence finally tested, suspect identified and convicted. Her story helped inspire the federal Debbie Smith Act, first passed in 2004, to provide funding for...
Apr 29, 2014 · Rape survivor Debbie Smith, after whom the federal law is named, reminded Congressional attendees that every rape kit that has not been tested for DNA represents a real victim who has yet to receive justice.
Nov 28, 2023 · H.R. 1105, the Debbie Smith Act of 2023, would reauthorize the DNA Backlog Elimination Program from FY2024 through FY2029. This program provides support to law enforcement and crime labs in all 50 states to analyze untested rape and sexual assault kits, improve law enforcement’s timely collection of DNA evidence, and enhance prosecutors ...
Debbie Smith Act of 2023. This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. The program provides grants to state and local governments to improve and expand the collection and analysis of DNA evidence, including evidence in sexual assault kits.
