Item 437.10 | First Year - FY1997 | Second Year - FY1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Detection, Investigation, and Apprehension (30400) | $15,491,780 | $19,647,188 |
| Law Enforcement Scientific Support Services (30402) | FY1997 $12,491,780 | FY1998 $16,647,188 |
| Financial Assistance to Localities for Intensified Drug Enforcement Services (30408) | FY1997 $2,893,735 | FY1998 $2,893,735 |
| Coordination of Intensified Drug Enforcement Services (30409) | FY1997 $106,265 | FY1998 $106,265 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY1997 $11,898,180 | FY1998 $16,053,588 |
| Special | FY1997 $593,600 | FY1998 $593,600 |
| Dedicated Special Revenue | FY1997 $3,000,000 | FY1998 $3,000,000 |
Authority: Title 2.1, Chapter 32, Article 2 and §§ 14.1-133.2 and 15.1-131.12, Code of Virginia.
The Department of Criminal Justice Services, Division of Forensic Science, shall maintain a fill rate of no less than 96 percent for technical positions directly related to forensic casework that are critical to public safety. The number of such positions authorized by this bill is 145 the first year and 164 the second year. The Department shall submit a quarterly report to the Secretary of Public Safety on the number of such filled forensic technical positions and a list of vacant positions. The department shall not transfer any funds from the Law Enforcement Scientific Support Services program or between personal and nonpersonal services within such program without prior written approval from the Director, Department of Planning and Budget.