- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 11 :: Pretrial Issues
Topic 4 :: Defense - Appointment of Experts
Motion to Secure a Defense Expert
To secure an independent defense expert, counsel must file a motion pleading the defendant's indigence, the type of expert service(s) needed, the case-specific need for this assistance, the estimated cost of such service(s) based on actual proposals from qualified experts, and the reasonableness of those costs. Counsel may supplement the motion with affidavits from other attorneys confirming the need for this type of expert assistance.
