CODIS
Unit and Program Description
CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) is the program by which New Jersey collects, categorizes, and stores DNA taken from criminal offenders and crime scenes. The CODIS Compliance Unit oversees the collection and information-processing side of offender DNA and ensures that agencies are compliant with all state and federal laws surrounding CODIS. The CODIS Compliance Unit works closely with the CODIS Unit from the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences and is responsible for all statewide training. The CODIS program is a vital component of the criminal justice system as it assures accurate identification of criminal offenders. It can also help law enforcement with missing persons, unidentified remains, and criminal investigations.
Personnel and Contact Information
CODIS Compliance Unit Contact Information
CODIS Compliance Unit
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 Market Street, PO Box 085
Trenton, NJ 08625
Main (609) 292-1439 | Fax (609) 292-3014
| Kristie Babcock Civil Investigator III (609) 376-2387 babcockk@njdcj.org |
| Sabrina Bahl Technical Assistant (609) 376-2915 bahls@njdcj.org |
| Lauren Bonfiglio Acting Chief of Staff (609) 376-2321 BonfiglioL@njdcj.org |
| Carly DeLisa Technical Assistant (609) 376-2152 delisac@njdcj.org |
| Andrew A. DeMuth Jr. Manager (609) 376-2368 Demutha@njdcj.org |
| Lillian Dutton Chief Investigator III (609) 376-2369 duttonl@njdcj.org |
| Lila Leonard Deputy Attorney General (609) 376-2351 leonardl@njdcj.org |
| Julia Lydon Civil Investigator II (609) 376-2120 lydonj@njdcj.org |
| Nancy Moran Civil Investigator IV (609) 376-2372 morann@njdcj.org |
| Amanda Schwartz Deputy Attorney General (609) 815-2280 SchwartzA@njdcj.org |
Updated 01.07.25
2025 Virtual Training Calendar
Standard Refusal Form
To Download Right Click > Save Link As…
Fillable PDF Refusal Form
Out of State DNA Request for Assistance Form
DNA Collection Kit Order Form
CODIS
Unit and Program Description
CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) is the program by which New Jersey collects, categorizes, and stores DNA taken from criminal offenders and crime scenes. The CODIS Compliance Unit oversees the collection and information-processing side of offender DNA and ensures that agencies are compliant with all state and federal laws surrounding CODIS. The CODIS Compliance Unit works closely with the CODIS Unit from the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences and is responsible for all statewide training. The CODIS program is a vital component of the criminal justice system as it assures accurate identification of criminal offenders. It can also help law enforcement with missing persons, unidentified remains, and criminal investigations.
Personnel and Contact Information
CODIS Compliance Unit Contact Information
CODIS Compliance Unit
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex
25 Market Street, PO Box 085
Trenton, NJ 08625
Main (609) 292-1439 | Fax (609) 292-3014
| Kristie Babcock Civil Investigator III (609) 376-2387 babcockk@njdcj.org |
| Sabrina Bahl Technical Assistant (609) 376-2915 bahls@njdcj.org |
| Lauren Bonfiglio Acting Chief of Staff (609) 376-2321 BonfiglioL@njdcj.org |
| Carly DeLisa Technical Assistant (609) 376-2152 delisac@njdcj.org |
| Andrew A. DeMuth Jr. Manager (609) 376-2368 Demutha@njdcj.org |
| Lillian Dutton Chief Investigator III (609) 376-2369 duttonl@njdcj.org |
| Lila Leonard Deputy Attorney General (609) 376-2351 leonardl@njdcj.org |
| Julia Lydon Civil Investigator II (609) 376-2120 lydonj@njdcj.org |
| Nancy Moran Civil Investigator IV (609) 376-2372 morann@njdcj.org |
| Amanda Schwartz Deputy Attorney General (609) 815-2280 SchwartzA@njdcj.org |
Updated 01.07.25
2025 Virtual Training Calendar
Standard Refusal Form
To Download Right Click > Save Link As…
Fillable PDF Refusal Form
Out of State DNA Request for Assistance Form
DNA Collection Kit Order Form