Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Fulton County District Attorney's Cold Case Unit, GA.

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Fulton County District Attorney's Cold Case Unit, GA.

1 recipient will receive $99,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 59

Description: The Fulton County District Attorneys Office will use $98,664 to support a multi-agency cold case squad, a victim advocate and DNA testing. The Fulton County Multi-Agency Cold Case Squad is an investigative team that examines both unsolved homicides and sexual assaults. The team consists of six full-time investigators, and includes one paralegal/statistician and an Assistant District Attorney. Cases are selected from the law enforcement jurisdictions within the County. The victim advocate will provide crucial assistance for crime victims who are dealing with the trauma of being victimized while negotiating the court system. Funds will also be used to cover the outsourcing cost for DNA testing of aged evidence.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Fulton County (133894167)	$99		Locality	136 Pryor Street SW 3rd Floor Atlanta, GA

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $100,000 for the Fulton County District Attorney's Cold Case Unit in GA;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007