Survivors of sexual assault in Texas will now have the option to have evidence collected at no cost, regardless of whether a ...

Assault survivors in Texas no longer need to involve law enforcement to get DNA evidence tested. The Limited Consent Program ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is moving to retest DNA samples in thousands of criminal cases and expects to spend at least $7.5 million to remedy ...

Questions about trust and safety have been a top conversation among leaders in Colorado's criminal justice system this year, including in Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty's office.