Funding in this program supplements DNA specimen processing from criminal offenders within the Department of Public Safety.
Funding from this account is allocated for use by the Courts, and the Department of Public Safety.
he DNA Specimen Account was created to provide funding for the accessioning, storage, transport, analysis and maintenance of the CODIS (Combined DNA Indexing System) DNA Database. Permissible expenses included: offender kits, office supplies, computer upgrades, reagents/kits, chemicals, personnel, outsourcing contracts, software development etc. Funding is also used for the analysis of forensic specimens from crime scenes.
Special Funds

COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.