As of 11-23-20: No cases have been reported this month. Biology Unit staff are currently working on the interpretation/reporting of a large death penalty case. Other cases are in the review stages but have not been completed as of this date. Case assignment to report average turnaround time for November 2020: n/a. The Biology Unit backlog as of 11-23-20 is 635 case records and 9 requests pending approval. The Biology Unit is significantly understaffed. Of 6 positions, 3 are vacant. The remaining members are the Forensic Supervisor, the CODIS Administrator, and a Forensic Scientist who is currently on FMLA. |