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 February 1, 2012 Backlog Exams

Section Estimated Turn Around Time

 (Based on last 30 days number of backlog exams)

Forensic Biology 76 52 days
Impression Evidence 71 47 days
Firearms/Toolmark 56 22 days
Digital Evidence 21 N/A
Trace 9  29 days
Misc. 6 105 days
Crime Scene 1 8 days