Archived | Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court | Providing Discovery of DNA-related Test Results

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It is good practice for the prosecutor to meet with the DNA analyst(s) involved in the case well before trial date to ensure that all discoverable reports, notes, chain of custody documentation, written correspondence, and analysis results have been provided.

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Date Created: June 20, 2023