California lawmakers are working to end a problem that's been plaguing law enforcement for years, a backlog of rape kits.
They're evidence collected by police and medical professionals after a sexual assault.
The kits often contain DNA that can pinpoint and prosecute the attacker.
But, there's a massive backlog of the kits.
Newly proposed legislation would force law enforcement in California to book all rape kits within five days and get them to a lab within 30 days
Advocates hope these efforts will save rape victims from emotional stress due to delays in rape cases.
They're evidence collected by police and medical professionals after a sexual assault.
The kits often contain DNA that can pinpoint and prosecute the attacker.
But, there's a massive backlog of the kits.
Newly proposed legislation would force law enforcement in California to book all rape kits within five days and get them to a lab within 30 days
Advocates hope these efforts will save rape victims from emotional stress due to delays in rape cases.