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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

Petitioner Requests

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A petitioner seeking postconviction DNA testing will normally request:

  • Discovery of, and access to, physical evidence to permit evaluation and DNA analysis (and, if indigent, at state expense).
  • The opportunity to present favorable test results in a judicial proceeding (or executive proceeding for clemency, commutation, or pardon).

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