Locating evidence is often a barrier to conducting DNA testing. Evidence may be routinely destroyed with no malicious intent. Suggested locations to search include:

• Law enforcement evidence or property rooms.
• State and local crime laboratories.
• Hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices.
• Medical examiner's or coroner's office.
• Independent crime laboratories.
• Clerks of court (including vaults).
• Court reporter's files and storage areas.
• Prosecutor's office.

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