The defendant needs the following information:

• DNA (or bodily fluids containing DNA) may be seized by court order, or as a result of an arrest.
• Neither the right to privacy nor the privilege against self-incrimination prevents the seizure of DNA.
• Genetic material left at a place where there is no expectation of privacy may be seized.
• Refusing to cooperate in a court-ordered DNA test may be admissible as evidence against the defendant at the time of trial (or at sentencing).

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