Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003

Summary

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003 - Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act of 2003 - Amends: (1) the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Act; (2) the DNA Identification Act of 1994 (Identification Act) to expand the scope of DNA samples to be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS); and (3) the Violence Against Women Act to authorize grants to increase the availability of legal assistance to victims of dating violence. DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2003 - Amends the Identification Act to require that CODIS include only information on DNA identification records and analyses that are prepared by laboratories that: (1) have been accredited by a nationally recognized nonprofit professional association of forensic scientists within two years; and (2) undergo external audits at least every two years that demonstrate compliance with specified standards. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants for: (1) DNA training and education; (2) sexual assault forensic examination programs; (3) research and development; (4) using DNA technology to identify missing persons; and (5) tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions. Expands and reauthorizes the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program. Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to States, local governments, and tribal governments to eliminate forensic science backlogs.

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Timeline

1. 5 November 2003

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14046-14050)

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2. 5 November 2003

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14044-14046)

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3. 5 November 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Justice for All Act of 2004