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 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
| Cases Received |
552 |
672 |
792 |
| Number of Items Received |
5,045 |
5,698 |
6,275 |
| Examination Reports |
1,081 |
889 |
1,249 |
| Yearly Statistics by SDFL Section |
Exam Reports 2010 |
Exam Reports 2011 |
Exam Reports 2012 |
| Forensic Biology |
434
|
498 |
672
|
| Impression Evidence |
249 |
152 |
303 |
| Firearms/Toolmark |
163 |
88 |
187 |
| Digital Evidence |
79 |
54 |
40 |
| Trace |
90 |
63 |
90 |
| Misc. |
52 |
21 |
25 |
| Crime Scene |
14 |
6 |
41 |
As of May 1, 2013 |
Backlog Exams |
Section Estimated Turn Around Time
(Based on last 30 days
number of backlog exams)
|
| Forensic Biology |
152 |
31 days |
| Impression Evidence |
25 |
160 days |
| Firearms/Toolmark |
1 |
8 days |
| Trace |
3 |
7 days |
| Misc. |
2 |
41 days |
| Crime Scene |
2 |
0 days |