Justice for All Act of 2004

The Justice for All Act of 2004 is a comprehensive federal law designed to strengthen the rights of crime victims and expand the use of DNA technology in the criminal justice system. It establishes a formal set of enforceable rights for victims in federal cases, including the right to be notified of court proceedings, the right to be protected from the accused, and the right to be heard during sentencing or parole hearings.

The law also significantly increases funding for forensic laboratories to clear backlogs of DNA evidence, such as rape kits, and allows for post-conviction DNA testing for individuals who claim they were wrongfully convicted of federal crimes. Additionally, it provides grants to states to improve the quality of legal representation in capital cases and increases the amount of compensation available to people who have been unjustly imprisoned by the federal government.