Department of Forensic Science
Service Area
Biological Analysis Services
Objective
Provide quality DNA and mitochondrial analyses of criminal evidence in a timely and accurate manner.
Measure
Percentage of DNA and mitochondrial samples that are analyzed and the results reported to the requesting authority (Certificate of Analysis issued).
Last Modified: 01-Jan-08
Measure Methodology
An 84% completion rate of cases submitted to be analyzed each year will result in approximately a 90 day turn-around time for this service area. The percentage of cases completed annually is calculated by dividing the beginning backlog plus cases received for analysis into the number of cases completed for the annual period ending the last day of each quarter.
Measure Type
Preferred Trend
Class
Measure Baseline
Outcome
Preferred Trend
Up
Class
Key
Value
71
Date
6/30/2007
Description
FY2007
Measure Target
Value
84
Date
6/30/2010
Description
FY2010
Measure Frequency
Frequency
Quarterly
Description
Percent of Case (Sample) Completed
Explanatory Note
The measure data through June 30, 2009 has been updated to correct a previous calculation error. DFS experienced a small downward trend in percentage of cases completed in FY 09 mostly due to an ~14%increase in cases received over the prior year amount.
Measure Data
| Year |
Q1 July - Sept |
Q2 Oct - Dec |
Q3 Jan - March |
Q4 April - June |
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| 2007 | 67 | 66 | 71 | 71 |
| 2008 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 79 |
| 2009 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 |
| 2010 | 76 |
Year refers to Virginia's fiscal year which runs July 1 - June 30.
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