Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL
Rule 144-5-.06 - Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program

CFDA # 16.742.

This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program authorized by Public Law Number 106-561 (12/21/2000), as amended.

The Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program (the Coverdell program) awards grants to states and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. In accordance with federal law, states may award formula grant funds to state agencies and units of local government:

1.To carry out all or a substantial part of a program intended to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science or medical examiner services in the state, including those services provided by laboratories operated by the state and those operated by units of local government within the state.

2.To eliminate a backlog in the analysis of forensic science evidence, including, among other things, a backlog with respect to firearms examination, latent prints, toxicology, controlled substances, forensic pathology, questioned documents and trace evidence.

3.To train, assist and employ forensic laboratory personnel as needed to eliminate such a backlog.

This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:

1.Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq., as amended;

2.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;

3.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the National Institute of Justice in the future;

4.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and

5.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.

These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 13701, et seq. O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.

Original grant description entitled "Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth in Sentencing Grant Program" submitted November 7, 1996.

Submitted: Grant description entitled "Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program" received Jan. 8, 2010.