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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

Discovery Issues Related to DNA Evidence

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Basic Discovery of Forensic DNA Evidence

Discovery issues involve two related matters: the duty to preserve evidence and the duty to disclose. Each duty can be defined by the law of the jurisdiction and constitutional mandate. A secondary issue involves the timing of disclosure: when is it mandated, and when is it beneficial to the parties and the court.

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