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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

Basic Discovery: The Duty to Disclose (cont.)

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Discovery rules often provide for defense access to physical evidence, on request or by motion to the trial court. 8 Discovery rules generally mandate government disclosure of "reports of examination and tests" if either the prosecution intends to use those results or they are "material to preparing the defense..." 9

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