• The case must be a DNA database match that identified the perpetrator of an unsolved crime or series of crimes, or that led to an exoneration. Familial searching hits (associations) will be accepted, as well as hits that utilized genealogy website searches.

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• A missing persons case where a missing person was identified using a DNA database match will also be accepted.​​

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• A case must have received community-wide attention, had significant public safety impact, or had other circumstances making the case unique.​​

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• Jurisdictions may submit more than one case. ​

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• To be considered for the upcoming year's program, please have your cases submitted no later than November 1st. For cases submitted after that date, your case will automatically be considered for the following year.   

 

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