SD State Forensic Laboratory Statistics
The SDFL accepts evidence for forensic testing from all law enforcement agencies in the State of South Dakota
| Yearly Statistics for all SDFL Sections |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
| Cases Received |
567 |
552 |
672 |
| Number of Items Received |
8,020 |
5,045 |
5,698 |
| Examination Reports |
945 |
1,081 |
889 |
| Yearly Statistics by SDFL Section |
Exam Reports 2009 |
Exam Reports 2010 |
Exam Reports 2011 |
| Forensic Biology |
498 |
434 |
498 |
| Impression Evidence |
208 |
249 |
152 |
| Firearms/Toolmark |
82 |
163 |
88 |
| Digital Evidence |
66 |
79 |
54 |
| Trace |
43 |
90 |
63 |
| Misc. |
37 |
52 |
21 |
| Crime Scene |
11 |
14 |
6 |
| As of January 1, 2012 |
Backlog Exams |
Section Estimated Turn Around Time
(Based on last 30 days number of backlog exams)
|
| Forensic Biology |
61 |
41 days |
| Impression Evidence |
61 |
60 days |
| Firearms/Toolmark |
41 |
N/A |
| Digital Evidence |
15 |
14 days |
| Trace |
6 |
18 days |
| Misc. |
5 |
0 days |
| Crime Scene |
1 |
5 days |